Leacross Intern - Korean Art & Culture (3-month contract)

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Art History, Museum Studies, Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, or a related field.

Fluency in both Korean and English is required.

Knowledge of Korean art, history, or material culture supported by academic coursework or research interest.

Experience or familiarity with object handling, collections work, or photographing objects is an asset.

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

SCHEDULE: 35 hours weekly

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: The internship period will serve as the evaluation period for this role.

LOCATION (onsite): Toronto, ON

WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

First interview:

A 30-minute virtual panel-style interview with the hiring team. This in-depth interview will focus on your skills and how they align with the team's and ROM's needs.

**All virtual conversations and interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and may be recorded.**

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE ROM

Cultural 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.

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.

WHO WE NEED

As the Leacross Summer Intern – Korean Art & Culture, you will support the Department of Art & Culture in advancing research, exhibition development, and collections initiatives related to Korean art and material culture. Working closely with the Associate Curator of Korean Art & Culture and Collections staff, you will contribute to research and collections work supporting upcoming exhibitions and updates to the Korea Gallery.

This summer internship offers hands-on experience in curatorial research, object handling, collections documentation, and program development. You will gain practical exposure to museum workflows while contributing to exhibition planning, collections rehousing, and public programming initiatives within ROM’s Korean collections.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT