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Summer Club Lead Administrator (4-month contract)


Company : Royal Ontario Museum


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-06-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Summer Club Lead Administrator (4-month contract)WHO WE AREOne of the worlds leading museums of natural history and world cultures, ROM is transforming the way in which it works with the public, connects with the community, and addresses the needs of an ever-changing world. Building on its internationally respected collections, exhibitions and research, ROM seeks to foster a lifelong interest in art, nature, and culture within its audience, providing opportunities to experience and learn in new, participative ways that connect families to their world and to each other.For over 80 years, ROM Summer Club has been one of Toronto's most creative, exciting, and diverse summer day camps. Summer Club offers an exciting array of hands-on, experiential, and engaging groups inspired by the collections and research of our world-class museum.For more information, visit and click on 'Summer Club 2025'.WHO WE NEEDROMs Learning & Programs team is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Lead Administrator to support the ROM Summer Clubone of Torontos most beloved summer day camps. For over 80 years, Summer Club has delivered hands-on, experiential programs inspired by ROMs collections in art, culture, and nature. As Lead Administrator, youll play a key operational role, ensuring smooth day-to-day camp coordination, exceptional caregiver communication, and safe, organized program delivery. Learn more at and click on Summer Club 2025.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTSupport the daily operations of the camp, including managing schedules, supervising routines, and coordinating lunch and break supervision.Maintain and track the program budget, ensuring responsible and accurate financial administration.Oversee inventory, acquire supplies, and ensure materials meet health and safety standards.Manage staff schedules and assist with payroll administration.Lead and supervise assistant staff, lead assistants, and volunteers to ensure program quality and consistency.Act as the main point of contact for caregivers, providing timely and professional communication.Oversee and ensure accuracy in incident reporting, first aid documentation, and safety protocols.Maintain cleanliness and preparedness of ROMKids spaces, labs, and galleries.Support additional administrative and operational needs, such as registration logistics, pre-care/extended care, and material distribution.WHAT YOU BRINGA minimum of three (3) years of experience in educational or camp-based environments.Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to supervise a team and ensure alignment with programming goals.Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.Proven customer service and interpersonal communication skills.Strong conflict resolution skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.Capacity to perform moderate to heavy physical tasks.Intermediate computer literacy and well-developed administrative capabilities.First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTSTART DATE: May 3, 2025END DATE: September 19, 2025OPEN DATE: April 4, 2025CLOSE DATE: Open until filledSTATUS: Part-time ContractEMPLOYEE GROUP: Non-UnionHOURLY RATE: $22.00SCHEDULE: Up to 24 hours weeklyLOCATION (onsite): Toronto, ONAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTSPlease submit your application as one (1) PDF document that includes both your cover letter and rsum. In your cover letter, indicate your work availability and confirm your ability to attend mandatory orientation sessions starting on May 3.Finally, each applicant must be prepared to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening specific to individuals who work with children or vulnerable persons.Priority will be given to qualified internal and returning applicants.WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE ROMCultural engagement: Daily interactions with Toronto's diverse culture and international visitors offer insights into social and cultural trends. We champion inclusive community programs and connections through diverse experiences.Continuous learning: At ROM, expertise and continuous skill development are paramount. Our culture of curiosity and open-mindedness fosters growth beyond traditional career paths.Passion & fulfillment: Our work in preserving and curating cultural narratives brings deep satisfaction. We are passionate about the arts, global history, cultural diversity, and leveraging digital technologies to enhance accessibility.Team & culture: ROM promotes a positive workplace with collaborative, supportive teams that encourage creativity and innovation. We value new ideas and collective problem-solving.Academic collaboration: We are committed to education, partnering with universities and providing student resources, underscoring our dedication to research and accessibility.If youre excited about this role, even if your experience differs from the specific requirements, we encourage you to apply. Were keen to meet candidates who can contribute their talents to our goals, and will consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITYAt ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas. We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process. Please contact us at for assistance.Apply today and help us create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity and learning flourish.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that all candidates receiving a verbal job offer will be subject to a background check. This includes a criminal background check and verification of professional references, and, other checks depending on the role.#LI-OnsiteWe've received your resume. Click here to update it.Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) orPaste resumeAre you legally authorized to work in Canada and able to provide proof of workauthorization?*Are you a current employee of the ROM or ROM Governors?*Are you a former employee of the ROM or ROM Governors?*Please indicate if any immediate family members, including parents, siblings, children, or spouses, currently work or have previously worked at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).*If you answered yes to the above, please list their names here.Based on the definition below, are you an Indigenous person?'Indigenous peoples' means First Nations, Inuit or Mtis peoples of Canada.Based on the definition below, are you a person with a disability?'Persons with disabilities' are individuals who have a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric, or learning impairment, and who consider themselves to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment, or believe that an employer or potential employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment. This includes persons whose functional limitations owing to their impairment have been accommodated in their current job or workplace.Based on the definition below, are you a member of a visible minority?'Members of visible minorities' are persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour, regardless of birthplace.To which gender identity do you most identify? #J-18808-Ljbffr