TD Public Programmes and Learning Fellow

MOCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractions Ontario Benefits

Toronto Attractions Council Benefits

Job summary

MOCA Toronto invites applications for the TD Public Programmes and Learning Fellow. Based in Toronto, this fixed-term, full-time 1-year contract combines online and in-person learning initiatives, youth council leadership, and public programming development starting October 5, 2026.

The Fellow collaborates with educators and artists to research, coordinate, and deliver workshops, tours, and community engagement activities aligned with MOCA’s Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 seasons, and leads youth

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in the development, execution, and/or research of arts, learning, or public programmes with a strong background in community engagement and inclusion.
• Knowledge of contemporary art practices.
• Experience working with the public, including children, youth, and families.
• Proven track record in developing and executing community-based partnerships and collaborations.
• Extensive experience in developing, supporting, or executing a diverse range of public programmes and learning opportunities, such as performances, panel discussions/talks, community-based activations, site-specific events, and group visitations.
• Ability to move tables, chairs, and other equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Evening and weekend work availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead MOCA's Youth Council and Creative Youth, by developing programme plans, conducting outreach and research, and delivering weekly sessions.
• Organizing, producing, facilitating, and delivering select learning workshops and guided tours, including MOCA Family Weekends.
• Organizing, producing, facilitating, and delivering select public programmes.
• Researching, producing, and editing digital content for MOCA's online platforms; photography skills are an asset.
• Performing administrative tasks including contracts, rental logistics, communications, and budgeting.
• Assisting with live events.
• Leading two semester-long MOCA Youth Council sessions and overseeing two youth-led programmes.
• Producing engaging learning workshops and public programmes for MOCA's target audiences.
• Creating content within MOCA Toronto guidelines for in-person and online platforms.
• Establishing and nurturing community and programming relationships.
• Collaborating on educational programme development and delivery, including school tours, workshops, and programmes.

Skills

Community engagement

Contemporary art knowledge

Public programme development

Event coordination

Evening/weekend availability

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Suite

Asana

Job description

TD Public Programmes and Learning Fellow

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Programming

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, Canada

Reporting To: Curator of Public Programmes and Artistic Director

Compensation: $50,700 / year

Description

Position Summary

Posted on: August 10, 2026

Closing on: August 31, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Full-time, 1 year contract

Remote/Onsite: Hybrid

Level: Fellow

Report to: Curator of Public Programmes

Start date: October 5, 2026

Salary: $50,700 per annum

Benefits: Attractions Ontario Benefits and Toronto Attractions Council Benefits

Reporting to the Curator of Public Programmes and Artistic Director, the TD Public Programmes and Learning Fellow will collaborate with the team to research, coordinate, and deliver diverse public and learning programmes online and in-person.

The Fellow will organize and lead learning workshops, TD Community Sunday programming, group sessions, and guided tours, aligning with the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 exhibition seasons. This role also includes leading MOCA's Youth Council, Creative Youth, including recruiting and onboarding the council's incumbents.

The Fellowship offers extensive opportunities to network with educators, artists, and cultural leaders, enhancing professional and creative growth. It also provides a chance to develop accessible and inclusive learning content related to and beyond MOCA's exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading MOCA's Youth Council, Creative Youth, by developing programme plans, conducting outreach and research, and delivering weekly sessions.
• Organizing, producing, facilitating, and delivering select learning workshops and guided tours, including but not limited to those for MOCA Family Weekends.
• Organizing, producing, facilitating, and delivering select public programmes.
• Researching, producing, and editing digital content, including PDFs, videos, and other materials as needed for MOCA's online platforms; photography skills are an asset.
• Performing administrative tasks including, but not limited to, contract drafting, managing rental logistics, handling communications, and overseeing budgeting.
• Assisting with live events.
• Leading two semester-long sessions of MOCA's Youth Council, Creative Youth, and overseeing the delivery of two youth-led programmes.
• Producing clear, organized, and engaging learning workshops and public programmes tailored to MOCA's target audiences.
• Creating content within the frameworks, guidelines, and structures set by MOCA Toronto for various in-person and online platforms, including photography, writing, and editing.
• Establishing and nurturing both new and pre-existing community and programming relationships.
• Collaborating with the Learning Coordinator and Art Educators on educational programme development and delivery, including school tours, workshops, and programmes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must-haves

• A minimum of three years of professional experience in the development, execution, and/or research of arts, learning, or public programmes, with a strong background in community engagement and inclusion.
• Knowledge of contemporary art practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with the public, including children (ages 4-14), youth (ages 14-18), and families.
• Proven track record in developing and executing community-based partnerships and collaborations.
• Extensive experience in developing, supporting, or executing a diverse range of public programmes and learning opportunities, such as performances, panel discussions/talks, community-based activations, site-specific events, and group visitations.
• Ability to move tables, chairs, and other equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Ability for evening and weekend work.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Google Suite and related programmes, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with online project management software, such as Asana, is beneficial.

Benefits

Attractions Ontario Benefits and Toronto Attractions Council Benefits