Museum London is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all abilities. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process.
Acting Volunteer Services and Assistant Events Coordinator
(Part-time, 1 year term)
Deadline: Monday, July 22, 8:00 AM
Working collaboratively as a part of a team, the Acting Volunteer Services and Assistant Events Coordinator plays a lead role in connecting and growing Museum London’s dedicated cohort of Volunteers with activities across the organization and helps to organize and deliver a range of events. The incumbent reports to the Head of Administration and coordinates an engaging and effective volunteer program. They are responsible for recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling, evaluating, supporting and celebrating volunteers, who contribute significantly to the life of the Museum. This position also assists the Events Coordinator to organize and deliver special events and facility rentals at Museum London.
WORK PERFORMED
- Coordinates the Museum volunteer program including recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling, evaluating, supporting and celebrating volunteers.
- Liaises with and provides support to the Volunteer Services Committee.
- Works with Museum staff to coordinate the participation of volunteers for programming and event needs.
- Assists in coordinating and supporting rental events and assists in working with clients to ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
- Assists in completing room rental agreements.
- Assists in coordinating food and beverage service.
- Assists in supporting Museum London’s in-house events.
- Assists in preparing purchase order requisition for supplies and initiating work order requests.
- Assists at the Welcome Desk as required.
- Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all material dealing with volunteers, personnel, budgets, prices, proposals and projects.
- Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a certificate or community college coursework in volunteer management, event planning or hospitality industry training.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A keen interest in history, art and culture, the work of Museums, and the non-profit sector is essential. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and requires excellent oral and written communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse Museum volunteers, staff, public and clients. Forward thinking and empathetic, with experience working in customer service-oriented roles and experience evolving and delivering volunteer orientation and training programs is an asset. The incumbent will have strong knowledge of a range of computer software and programs including e-tapestry, Microsoft office suite, and other online tools and apps (Slack, Doodle, Prismm, etc.).
COMPENSATION
This is a one year, part-time, contract position to fill a maternity leave. The start date is August 20, 2024 to mid-September 2025.
It is a 20 hour work week, including a shift on Friday, and with flexible hours responsive to weekly responsibilities, including work in the evenings and on weekends.
Salary range of $25,000 to $30,000 is commensurate with experience of successful applicant and includes optional enrollment in an OMERS pension plan. The position is part of the CUPE bargaining unit and is under Job Evaluation Review.
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter that explains your relevant experience and interest in this position and your CV by email to careers@museumlondon.ca. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Museum London is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity. We welcome all applications from racialized persons/persons of colour including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process.
TD Curator of Collections
Deadline: July 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST
Museum London invites applications for the role of TD Curator of Collections who will join our team on a two-year contract and undertake research into our context in Southwestern Ontario and ML’s unique art and material culture collections and develop programs. They will explore some of these questions: What are the under-acknowledged stories that should be told? What are the gaps in our collections that need to be addressed? What communities should be better represented at the Museum? How can artists, historians, storytellers, songwriters, and cultural producers of all kinds use the collection as a springboard for their own work to create new kinds of knowledge?
Alongside our team the TD Curator of Collections will collaborate and contribute to the development and implementation of exhibitions and programs over the course of their term; a major installation of our collection in 2025, a project in a non-traditional exhibition space at the Museum, and a larger scale project for 2026 that will mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the village of London. Given our commitment to amplifying diverse stories as emphasized in our strategic plan Honouring and Amplifying our Interconnections, and the impetus for decolonization within our institutions, this will be an important opportunity for engaging community input and participation, activating our collections, and commissioning new creative work.
The ideal candidate will be a creative, community-minded, emerging professional seeking a growth experience within a cultural organization. They will have knowledge and interest in collections, museum practice, and the work of artists, a passion for storytelling through art and history, and experience working with diverse communities.
This position is made possible with the support of TD Bank Group through its corporate citizenship platform The Ready Commitment, which is helping to amplify diverse voices within cultural organizations. Please note that only individuals who self-identify from historically or current underrepresented communities will be considered for this position.
Scope of Work
- Collaborates as a member of the curatorial team on programming related to collections, exhibitions, outreach, engagement and education with a goal of engaging diverse voices and perspectives.
- Undertakes research on ML’s art and material culture collections and considers ways to activate and build collections towards stronger representation of historically and current underserved populations, and towards greater diversity and inclusion.
- Liaises with and nurtures connections with various organizations, people and cultural groups in our region with an eye to collaboration and increased, sustained engagement.
- Serves as the lead curator on a project that uses the collections as a starting point and that fosters new and underrepresented voices and perspectives.
- Lead tours in galleries and vaults and assist in the delivery of a range of workshops, events, talks and other programs.
- Participates in staff meetings, artist studio visits, acquisition committee meetings, tours, outreach initiatives, and other activities as required.
- Participates in learning and training activities and participates in professional networks to cultivate professional and personal growth.
- Participates in work planning, goal-setting and evaluation with mentorship from their Manager.
- Contributes to administrative processes for work in their area, including space bookings and AV requirements for programs, prepares and submits purchase orders, invoice requisitions, and develops contracts for program contributors
- Contributes content for public-facing and promotional materials: museum brochures and guides, programing materials, annual report, website, and sponsorship packages.
- Contributes to grant applications and reporting requirements.
- Assists with projects and other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree in a related discipline, i.e., Art History, History, Museum Studies or the equivalent combination of education and lived experience
- Identifies as Indigenous, Black, a Person of Colour, or is representative of another underserved community inline with the intention of this role
- Experience and keen interest in collections, contemporary museum and curatorial practice, cultural heritage, and working with artists
- Works well both independently and collaboratively
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is open to giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Is organized, dependable, and flexible
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and practices related to office administration.
Reporting to: Head of Programs
Hours: Full-time; 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional work during evenings and weekends, given the nature of the role
Location: This is an in-person position based in London, Ontario
Compensation
$61,082 to $64,478, plus a competitive pension and comprehensive benefits package as per the Collective Agreement. The position is part of the CUPE bargaining unit.
To Apply
Applications should be submitted in PDF format directly to careers@museumlondon.ca with the job title as the subject line. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Museum London is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity. Please note that only individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities will be considered for this position. We welcome all applications from racialized persons/persons of colour including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process. We are grateful to all applicants for their interest in Museum London.
About Museum London
At the forks of the Deshkan Ziibi / Thames River, Museum London sits on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron, in a place that has been a site of convergence, exchange, and interconnection for thousands of years.
Today, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Museum London’s purpose is to honour and amplify interconnections by activating art and history. Through this work, we create deeper understandings of our past, our communities, our place in the world, and the breadth of possibilities that our shared future holds.
Grounded in our region and its rich cultural, artistic, and historical legacies, we co-create, reflect, and interpret ideas and stories rooted here, share them widely, and bring important artistic knowledge from other places to London to benefit local audiences. Through exhibitions, our vast collections of art and artifacts, public and school programs for learners of all ages, and memorable special events, we nurture curiosity, creativity, and empathy, build community and shape a more vibrant city.
For further information including our 2023-2027 strategic plan and our most recent annual report, click here.
Museum London Call for Artist-Educators
Museum London is accepting ongoing applications for paid, contract Artist-Educators. Opportunities are available to develop and lead arts or crafts workshops or classes, and also drop-in sessions for public events such as Family Day, Canada Day, or other civic festivals. Activities will take place virtually or on-site.
We are seeking Artists with:
- Teaching experience to lead programs for children, youth, or adults.
- The experience of, and enthusiasm for communicating ideas clearly, inspiring creativity, developing technical confidence, and modeling inclusivity.
- A commitment to working with the Museum London Programs team to reach activity deadlines and budgets.
- The knowledge and ability to explore art or craft practices, histories, techniques, or materials.
Arts or crafts-based activity themes could explore:
- The practices or contexts of exhibiting our permanent collection art or artists.
- London and regional communities or histories including, and not limited to Indigenous, Black, Disability, and LGBTQ2S+ perspectives.
Please submit your CV with cover letter and include the following:
- Relevant artist-education experience leading activities in a museum, or community setting.
- One to three proposal ideas for drop-in sessions, workshops, or classes you would lead and include the title, duration, age group, learning objectives, and materials or techniques used.
- Two to three references.
Submissions to be sent to smunro@museumlondon.ca .
Museum London is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.