Indigenous Community Coordinator

WHO WE ARE

Opened in 1914 and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada’s most-visited museum, ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America. At ROM, we are dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement. As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.

We are committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.

As we continue to work toward our goals to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums, we seek passionate and dynamic team members who embody our mission and values.

The Indigenous Community Coordinator will play a critical role in strengthening and expanding ROM’s relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leaders across Ontario, with a special focus on communities surrounding the museum. This role is designed for an Indigenous person who brings deep connections to Indigenous communities and extensive experience in public program development, community engagement, and cultural consultation.

Reporting to the Manager of Indigenous Learning & Programs, the Indigenous Community Coordinator will lead the development of meaningful collaborations, organize community events and activations, and support ROM’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous engagement. This role is a unique opportunity to cultivate dialogue, amplify Indigenous voices, and support shaping the future of Indigenous programming at ROM.

The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship-builder with experience in event planning, consultation, and community programming. They will work closely with Indigenous knowledge holders, communities, artists, and leaders, ensuring that initiatives at ROM reflect Indigenous priorities, traditions, and ways of knowing, being and doing.

• Build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous organizations, communities, artists, and leaders across Ontario, ensuring programs at ROM are informed by Indigenous perspectives and needs.
• Coordinate and lead community engagement initiatives, ensuring Indigenous voices are represented and valued in programming at ROM.
• Plan and execute at least two (2) major community gatherings and activations per year at ROM, incorporating cultural exchanges, performances, feasts, art-making demonstrations, and collaborations with Indigenous artists and educators.
• Develop and maintain a database of Indigenous community contacts, organizations, artists, and leaders to support ongoing engagement and future collaborations.
• Represent the Indigenous Learning and Programs team at ROM at external events, meetings, and forums, nurturing meaningful partnerships and advocating for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in museum initiatives.
• Facilitate Indigenous-led community consultations to ensure that programming at the ROM aligns with Indigenous priorities and cultural protocols.
• Collaborate with internal departments at ROM, including curatorial, public programming, and education teams, to integrate Indigenous knowledges and expertise into museum initiatives.
• Ensure cultural sensitivity and accessibility in all programming, creating welcoming spaces for Indigenous communities to engage with ROM.
• Support program evaluation efforts, gathering community feedback to assess the impact of Indigenous programming and refine future initiatives.
• Manage budgets and logistics for Indigenous community events and outreach activities, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

• Indigenous identity and deep connections to Indigenous communities in Ontario, with a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and protocols.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Event Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Indigenous…