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The Aga Khan Museum connects cultures and communities through the arts. The Museum’s mission is to spark wonder, curiosity, and understanding of Muslim cultures and their connection with other cultures.
The Toronto-based Museum promotes pluralism through art, storytelling, and enlightened encounters, across cultures. Using traditional and contemporary art as well as performing arts as a force for positive change, the Museum’s vision is to impact lives and contribute to more inclusive and peaceful societies. The Museum acts as a global learning hub, playing a unique and pivotal role in building connections between people and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
Museum Educator (Occasional)
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Education and Public Engagement Manager, the Museum Educator will be responsible for delivering on-site and online educational Museum programs for visitors of all ages including school visits; gallery programs for the general public; and outreach programs for schools and communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In addition, under the direction of the Education and Public Engagement Manager, the Museum Educator may be assigned to specific projects for the development of program content for school visit programs, curriculum resources, gallery programs, outreach programs and training material.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver online and on-site educational Museum programs, tours, and workshops for all ages (including visiting classes of Kindergarten to Grade Twelve students, College and University classes, and Museum visitors).
- Deliver outreach visits to schools and communities in the GTA.
- Assist in the development of educational programs, as needed.
- Assist in the training of Education Volunteers (content development and delivery).
- Plan and facilitate day-to-day program requirements, including supplies, and room set-up and clean-up.
- Liaise with departmental staff for school bookings, supplies orders and reports.
- Support opportunistic and last-minute program arrangements, assisting with location set-ups and program preparation, as and when required to do so
- Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- A University degree in a museum-related discipline. A graduate degree in Education, Museum Studies, Fine Art, or related field is an asset.
- Minimum two years experience in teaching and program delivery in a professional museum or cultural environment.
- Experience in developing and delivering music or performing arts camps/programs is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of lifelong, object-based learning and the needs of broadly diverse audiences.
- Passion for museums and their interaction with diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of the arts of Muslim societies as they are represented by the Aga Khan Museum Collections is preferable.
- Experience with art materials and the principles of arts-based learning for hands-on studio activities.
- A teaching degree with music education, performing arts, or visual art specialization is an asset.
- Graphic design skills are an asset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment that sometimes requires creative thinking and problem-solving when serving the needs of the Museum’s visitors.
- Well-developed organizational skills, including scheduling and project coordination.
- Ability to function extremely well on a team; diplomatic negotiating skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication and consultation skills.
- Flexible work hours — availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Fluency in French is an asset.
- Well-developed computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are an asset.
- Vulnerable Persons Police Check will be required.
- Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.
Please note that the hourly rate for this position is $32.00 per hour.
Hours and/or days of work are not guaranteed and the incumbent will be notified when services are required. Flexible availability will be advantageous.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by November 30, 2024.
Please note this is an ongoing position.
Download the full job description.
The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator (One-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the department’s efforts to develop, manage, and execute marketing strategies for the Aga Khan Museum. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating various marketing initiatives, assisting with campaign planning and execution, conducting outreach, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a proactive and organized individual who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide cross functional support to the Marketing & Communications team. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and can adapt to the dynamic needs of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team to develop and execute marketing plans and tactics that help the department meet annual goals and targets.
- Assist in the creation (including copywriting and image uploading), review, and maintenance of webpages for upcoming programming.
- Coordinate marketing campaigns, including supporting digital marketing tactics, social media planning and execution, print advertising, and other media.
- Support the development of marketing collateral, such as brochures, presentations, digital signage, and website content.
- Oversee the production and distribution of marketing materials to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing channels.
- Engage in partner outreach for upcoming Museum programming, including local and international event listings, distributing marketing assets to relevant stakeholders, following up with partners on cross-promotional opportunities, and identifying key communities that align with Museum objectives.
- Assist in developing, executing, and reporting on market research to identify trends, visitor needs, and opportunities.
- Support monitoring and moderating of the Museum’s social media accounts including, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Monitor and moderate review sites (Trip Advisor, Google, etc.) and escalate issues to the MarCom team as they arise and work with the team to resolve.
- Disseminate press materials to various stakeholders.
- Work with the Marcom team to develop and promote the Museum’s podcast, including bi-weekly episode uploads and external partner outreach.
- Support the Director, Marketing and Communications in preparing reports for the Board and its committees, etc.
- Stay informed on current marketing, advertising, social media, and digital trends.
- Actively engage in a minimum of one Signature Initiative (SI) team.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- University degree, community college diploma or equivalent work experience related to marketing.
- 2+ years of experience in a marketing coordinator or related role.
- Self-starter and able to move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of marketing and communications concepts, practices, and techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly creative with strong project management and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of marketing platforms including Microsoft 365/Office suite, social media/social media management platforms (i.e., HootSuite), project management tools (i.e., Monday.com), media monitoring platforms (i.e., Meltwater), graphic design tools (i.e. Canva), Adobe Creative Cloud, audience research platforms (i.e., SurveyMonkey), and marketing automation platforms (i.e., Mailchimp, Prospect2).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to multi-task with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work well under tight timelines or with changes in priorities.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours as and when required to do so.
- Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic organization.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Inclusive and respectful of diverse populations.
- Ability and willingness to work onsite and online, as required by the Museum.
- Knowledge and passion for visual arts an asset.
- Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.
The salary range for this position is $45,000.00 – $55,000.00.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by November 8, 2024.
Download the full job description.
The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.