Public Programming Intern - Toronto, Canada - MOCA Toronto

Description

The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto is at the heart of the art ecosystem.

MOCA Toronto will be ambitiously inclusive, interdisciplinary, and internationally renowned through our work with artists and a place for everyone to explore, provoke ideas, and challenge the current cultural moment.

We intend to achieve this vision through our mission:

• To present rotating exhibitions and programmes that prioritize twenty-first-century artistic production, primarily through the commissioning of new work.
• To foster active dialogue and participation, celebrate complexity, and serve as an inclusive cultural hub in a hyperdiverse city and world.

Our values guide our work:

• Equitable, inclusive, and accessible
• Artistcentred, interdisciplinary, and processoriented
• Critical and transformative
• Reciprocal and relationshipbased
• Locally rooted and globally connected
• Courageous and responsible

MOCA has been actively adapting to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 and will continue to do so, ensuring staff and visitor safety and striving to maintain a supportive work environment.

Position Summary

Posted on:
July 13, 2023


Closing on:
August 6, 2023


Location:
Toronto, ON


Employment Type:
Full-time, Fixed Term


Remote/Onsite:
Hybrid


Level:
Intern


Location:
Toronto, ON

Report to:
Curator of Public Programmes

Start date:
September 4, 2023


End date:
February 23, 2024


Salary:
$17 per hour

Benefits:
Attractions Ontario Benefits and Toronto Attractions Council Benefits

MOCA Toronto is seeking a Public Programming Intern to work with the Museum's programming team and assist with all facets of the museum's learning and public programmes initiatives.

The intern will have the opportunity to support the development and implementation of programming in 2023 and research and planning for 2024 and beyond.

This position will receive direct mentorship from MOCA's Head of Public Programmes & Learning and will play an integral role in the ongoing facilitation of public and learning programmes as well as research towards future projects.

This role will allow the intern to gain valuable work experience in a museum while making an important contribution to MOCA's Public Programming and Learning team.

The research, programme production, and outreach they conduct will shape future programmes at the museum.


Responsibilities

• Research for outreach and relationship building for Public Programmes and Learning initiatives, with a focus on community engagement and relationshipbuilding with school and arts education groups
• Provide administrative support for Public Programmes and Learning projects, including marketing, development reporting and programme coordination
• Provide production support for Public Programmes and Learning projects, with a focus on learning and education initiatives for various age groups
• Support and conducting tours for school groups
• Provide support to the Public Programmes and Learning staff to facilitate onsite and virtual learning activities and programming
• Assist in the research, production and delivery of MOCA's online educational resources

Skills and Qualifications

• College or University graduate from a program in Museum Studies, Art History, Education, Curatorial Studies, or other related field
• Proficiency in MS Office, database management and good keyboarding skills
• Demonstrated research and writing skills and academic literacy
• A strong interest in contemporary art, public programming and arts education; familiarity with the arts landscape in Toronto
• Strong Interest in working with young audiences, and developing programmes suited for allages
• Good verbal/written communication skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of staff and publics in a courteous and professional manner
• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization
• Accountable &

Results Oriented:
Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability

• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates selfmanagement, professionalism and engagement; leads by example
• Successful applicants must be willing and able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening and to take First Aid training if not already certified

Young Canada Works Eligibility

• Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (nonCanadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• Will not have another fulltime job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the program
• Are currently unemployed or underemployed
• Are a college or university graduate
• Are not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed with the program

Equity and Diversity
MOCA Toronto advocates equal opportunity for all employees and