Career Openings
Summer Positions
Please note that our summer positions are tentative, dependent on the confirmation of grant funding. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the eligibility requirements for the position they’re interested in as laid out.
Western Work Study Opportunities
The MOA is an eligible placement for the Western Work Study program and can place students year-round. Watch for our listings on Western University’s Work Study page.
Board Members
The MOA is recruiting qualified candidates for Board of Directors positions, in particular someone with accounting experience.
Internships
Looking for a dynamic, hands‑on internship or practicum in the cultural sector?
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology an eligible placement for undergraduate and graduate internships that are fully supported by the student’s institution. We offer university and college students meaningful placement opportunities in a collaborative, curiosity‑driven environment where natural history, archaeology, and public engagement come together.
Whether you’re passionate about collections care, archaeological interpretation, museum education, public programming, or non‑profit administration, a placement at the MOA provides real‑world experience guided by supportive staff who love what they do. Students can gain practical skills in areas such as artifact handling and cataloguing, exhibit development, community outreach, collections interpretation, digitization, visitor services, and behind‑the‑scenes museum operations.
We have welcomed interns from Western University, Althouse College, Fanshawe College, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Toronto Metropolitan University, Algonquin College, Nipissing University and other institutions. All placements include supervised hours and constructive feedback to help you grow professionally. Some are eligible for financial support through employment grant programs.
If you’re looking for a placement that’s engaging, meaningful, and rooted in hands‑on learning — where you’ll build confidence, expand your skill set, and contribute to preserving Ontario’s archaeological heritage — we’d love to hear from you!
Placements are subject to supervisor availability. Please contact us with your area of interest.
High School Co-Op Positions
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is happy to host limited numbers of co-op students each year. These placements are available with the Education department for afternoons only.
Volunteer Positions
A range of volunteer opportunities are available in Collections, Exhibits, Education, Marketing and Administration departments.
The MOA is currently seeking General Volunteers with skills in teaching, providing tours, collections management, reception, and marketing (including social media).
The MOA is also seeking Event/Program Volunteers to support its educational programs. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for individuals who are passionate about teaching, history, and community engagement, and who enjoy interacting with diverse audiences, including children, adults, and seniors.
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations, including alternative formats, are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to apply.