Description

Requisition Id: 2025-198
Number of Positions: 1
Job Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work: 35 hours per week
Minimum Salary: $68,595.00
Maximum Salary: $85,685.00
Target Start Date: 01/12/2026

• Respect: We foster belonging and appreciate each other.
• Openness: We interact with an open mind and thoughtful engagement.
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of together.
• Accountability: We own our actions and outcomes.

• Assists the Curator, Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora in all duties related to curatorial preparation and administration of assigned exhibitions. Provides on-going research and support for the Sunday Best exhibition, currently in development.   Searches collection catalogues and databases to locate relevant works; conducts in-depth biographical research about artists, their subjects and related events and places; prepares draft lists of artworks, sources, contact information, collections and collectors to visit and prioritizes them based on relevance. Works with Public Programming and Education to plan and coordinate public programs related to exhibitions, as requested. 
• Assists in the mounting of exhibitions related to the Department of the Arts Global Africa and the Diaspora by determining the location of works to be included in exhibitions, as requested. Works with artists, collectors, and colleagues to facilitate loans. Working with Registration staff, facilitates artwork permissions and copyright clearance for images and maintains accurate credit lines. Assists with the maintenance of accurate exhibition checklists, image files, lender information, and other exhibition details. Works with project management to notify appropriate departments of schedules; and oversees the dissemination of information both internally and externally. Helps create, coordinate, and edit exhibition descriptions and didactic materials such as wall text, labels, and newsletter and website content. Helps to ensure accuracy of information for AGO publications, in print and online. 
• Conducts research on assigned objects and writes reports for presentation at the Friends of Global Africa and the Diaspora (FGAD) Curatorial Committee meetings.
• Assists the Curator, Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora and works with Conservation staff in the preparation of collection rotations, with changes to the permanent collection installations; advises other Gallery departments of changes to installations. 

• Completion of a graduate degree, such as a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), or Doctorate (PHD) in art history, fashion history, visual culture, fine arts, or an equivalent qualification. 

• Strong background in the history of modern and contemporary art and art by artists of African descent.  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a cultural context or fashion industry. 
• Minium 3 years directly related experience working in a curatorial department.
• Experience and training in handling works on paper and photography in a Gallery or Museum setting. 
• Familiarity with museum operations and collections databases; experience with The Museum System (TMS) a plus 
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. 
• Strong administration and coordination skills, with a methodical approach and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and deliver work within agreed timeframes. 
• Effective problem-solving skills. 
• Strong computer skills, including using the MS Office packages, and a willingness to learn new computer skills. 
• Passionate and knowledgeable about contemporary costume from Africa and its Diaspora. 
• Well-developed research, organizational, interpersonal, public relations, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the installation process for works of art.
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of computer software packages. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Publication experience. 

 

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

External Application Deadline: 01/05/2026