Summer Archives Assistant: Young Canada Works (3-month contract)

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a Summer Archives Assistant through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO) program. This position offers a unique opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in archival processing, collections management, and heritage research within one of Canada’s leading cultural institutions.

Requirements

• Appraisal, arrangement, and description of archival materials
• Support the preservation and accessibility of records related to African art and dance
• Apply established archival standards and practices
• Develop a finding aid and associated metadata for the collection

Benefits

• $20.00 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• 8-12 week contract
• Paid internship