MOCA Toronto is seeking an Exhibition Intern to work with the Museum's Exhibition Team and assist with all facets of the museum's exhibition and special projects initiatives. The Intern will support the development and implementation of exhibitions in 2026, research and planning for 2027 and beyond, and support with archival activities. This position will receive direct mentorship from MOCA's Exhibition Manager, as well as work with the Production Lead and Exhibition Designer and Artistic Director. The Intern will play an integral role in the production and care practices of exhibitions as well as research towards future projects.

Responsibilities

Performing research on exhibiting artists to become fluent in their practice and the needs of their work
Conducting research on materials, equipment, and services required for production
Support vendor relationships
Maintaining exhibition files by updating and organizing them
Assisting in the preparation of loan requests, loan agreements, checklists and shipping documents
Monitor condition of loans through each phase of the loan period
Filing and maintaining condition reports for incoming and outgoing artworks
Assist with minor conservation and safety tasks
Maintaining photo documentation and credits, as well as fielding image and material requests
Assisting with the physical production and installation (as well as deinstallation) of artworks

Requirements

College or University graduate from a program in Museum Studies, Curatorial, Archival Studies, Design and Production, or other related field
Familiarity with and some experience in the areas of archival preservation, arrangement, and description.
Experience working with textual, graphic materials, and artifacts.
Background and experience in creating virtual and physical exhibitions.
Demonstrated research and writing skills and academic literacy
A strong interest in contemporary art, production, design, administration, and conservation; familiarity with the arts landscape in Toronto
Good verbal/written communication skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of staff and publics in a courteous and professional manner
Adaptable
be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment;
be a graduate from college, CEGEP or university; and
be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory.

Nice to have

Demonstrates self-management
Proficiency in MS Office, database management and good keyboarding skills

Benefits

Attractions Ontario Benefits and Toronto Attractions Council Benefit.