Learning & Public Programs Intern

Royal Ontario Museum • Toronto, ON

4d • CA$18 - CA$18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a Learning & Public Programs Research Intern to support its public-facing education and engagement initiatives for Summer 2026. This is a full-time, grant-funded contract position, supported through the Ontario Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program. The role involves supporting research and information-gathering activities related to school programs, public learning experiences, and visitor engagement initiatives across the cultural and tourism sectors. The intern will work closely with the Learning & Public Programs team to review educational programs, compile information, organize research findings, and support projects that inform future learning experiences for schools, families, and visitors. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in a leading cultural institution and helps build foundational skills in research, communication, public programming, and museum operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary studies in Museum Studies, Education, Recreation, Arts Administration, Communications, Tourism, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in museum education, public programming, camp programming, cultural tourism, visitor engagement, or community learning.
• Ability to conduct basic research and organize information from multiple sources.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Applicants must meet the Ontario Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program's eligibility requirements, including being legally entitled to work in Canada and eligible to participate in the SEO program at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing presentations, school assignments, reports, or research projects is considered an asset.
• Interest in accessibility, inclusion, or public engagement initiatives is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental scans and information gathering related to museums, galleries, science centres, and cultural organizations.
• Support research related to school programs, public learning experiences, and visitor engagement initiatives.
• Compile and organize information related to program formats, audiences, accessibility features, and educational offerings.
• Assist with preparing summary documents, charts, presentations, and research materials for the Learning & Public Programs team.
• Help maintain lists of peer organizations, community contacts, and sector resources.
• Support projects related to accessibility, inclusion, public engagement, and educational programming.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while gaining exposure to museum education and public programming operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed