Promotions Ambassador

Promotions Ambassador

Permanent, Part-time (2 positions)

Tourism & Promotions

Are you passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science? Are you keen on how these elements aesthetically come together to tell the many stories of humanity? Then consider a career at ROM. 

 The Promotions Ambassador will interface with the public both onsite and offsite, to actively promote and engage potential visitors with the ROM’s collections and special exhibitions and encourage visitation and membership. Promotions Ambassadors deliver guided experiences to Promotions and Tourism clients and ROM Members providing a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Energetically executes and delivers on-site and offsite promotional experiences to potential visitors. Has the ability to speak knowledgably about the Museum’s key exhibitions and programs, with particular emphasis on the key “engagement” points as determined by the Marketing & Promotions department. Engages with the public in a positive, friendly manner while actively promoting the ROM’s content to build awareness, encourage word of mouth endorsement, and drive attendance. Distributes museum collateral as needed.
  • Delivers guided experiences to Promotions and Tourism clients and ROM Members providing a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.
  • Set up and take down of signage, activity stations, promotional booths and other materials as required.
  • Performs related promotional duties as required.
Posted Date 2023-02-16
Closing Date 2023-03-31
Department Membership & Market Research
Type Part-Time Permanent

Qualifications

  • Completion of less than two (2) years of post-secondary training/ education in a marketing, education, or Museum-related discipline.
  • Completion of less than two (2) years of post-secondary training/education in a marketing, education, or Museum-related discipline.
  • A minimum of one (1) year but less than two (2) years experience working with adults and/or children as a Brand Ambassador/Field Representative.
  • Experience in storytelling and / or delivering engaging presentations to an audience. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Energetic, dynamic, and outgoing.
  • Professional appearance.
  • Autonomous and rigorous in executions, with the ability to set up and take down promotional booths, activity stations and signage.
  • Respectful of scheduling and professional commitments.
  • Able to work independently as well as successfully in a team environment.
  • Able to work flexible hours, including within and outside regular museum hours.
  • Bilingual French/English language skills are an asset.

How to Apply

Salary and Terms of Employment 

START DATE: ASAP              

EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU 543, PT

JOB GRADE: Grade 6

SALARY: $23.64 – $27.01 per hour

SCHEDULE: Up to 24 hours a week

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 420 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs sooner (performance based only)  

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

APPLY HERE: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/74897?s=c4

ROM perks –  

  • Pension plan (optional)
  • Personal days
  • Uniforms provided.
  • Free ROM visits for you and 8 friends/family members per year
  • Discount program for over 200 Ontario attractions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Closest subway stop is Museum
  • Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Diversity Statements 

At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusivity foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities we serve and welcome applications from women, racialized persons/BIPOC, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities. 

Accessibility Statement 

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview. 

COVID Statement 

Royal Ontario Museum recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.  

 

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check conducted via Profile Investigation Inc.