FAQs
Jobs & Volunteering
For more information, see Jobs Web page and Volunteers & Interns Web page.
I’m interested in a Museum career. How do I find information on required education and experience?
Where can I find a list of current job openings?
May I send you my resume for general consideration?
Where can I find information on internships?
Where can I get information on volunteering at the Museum?
Are there any co-op student placements?
How do I get a summer job at the ROM?
I’m interested in a Museum career. How do I find information on required education and experience?
ROM jobs are very diverse and range from computer programmers to graphic designers, from teachers to curators. Each position carries its own unique requirements regarding education and experience. Even our academic positions vary considerably. Our curators are specialists in a variety of disciplines, from botanists to Egyptologists, from DNA experts to art historians. They have advanced university degrees in their area of interest. For more information, we suggest you visit your university career centre, high school guidance office, or do some online research.
Where can I find a list of current job openings?
Employment opportunities are posted on the Jobs page.
May I send you my resume for general consideration?
General resumes sent to the Museum are kept for a period of three months only. The Museum does not accept resumes electronically. Please send your resume to Human Resources Department, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6, fax 416.586.5827.
Where can I find information on internships?
The Museum does not have a formal internship program. From time to time, individual departments may entertain internship requests. Please send an e-mail to info@rom.on.ca indicating your area of interest, your postsecondary institution and your program of studies. We will direct your inquiry to the appropriate department.
Where can I get information on volunteering at the Museum?
The Museum offers several volunteering opportunities. For more information, see Volunteers & Interns.
Are there any co-op student placements?
Co-op placements for high school students can be arranged by contacting Josine Cowan at 416.586.5786.
How do I get a summer job at the ROM?
The ROM has a limited number of summer student opportunities. Please send your resume and cover letter to Summer Employment, Human Resources Department, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6, fax 416.586.5827.
