SUMMER INTERN (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FINANCE)
Contract
Part-time
Finance & Administration
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.
TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.
We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
SUMMER INTERN (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FINANCE)
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and curious student to join the Finance team as a Summer Intern supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This short-term internship is a chance to learn what happens behind the scenes at one of the world’s leading film festivals while helping with important administrative and organizational tasks during the busy lead-up to the September festival.
The student will be supported by experienced team members and will gain early exposure to financial planning, event operations, project coordination, and professional office skills in a welcoming, fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will be exposed to a wide range of tasks across the Finance team. More straightforward tasks can be completed with growing independence, while more complex tasks will include guidance and support from the CFO and Finance team as needed, such as:
CFO & Administrative Support
Organizing digital and physical files related to festival planning activities.
Preparing meeting materials, agendas, and presentation binders for the CFO.
Scheduling meetings and managing calendar requests for the CFO.
Taking meeting notes and preparing summaries.
Supporting basic research and/or report preparation to gain broader exposure to finance-related tasks.
Festival Preparation Support
Learning Opportunities
During the internship, the student will gain exposure to:
Executive-level administration and business operations.
Finance and budgeting processes within a major arts organization.
Event and festival planning fundamentals.
Professional communication and workplace etiquette.
Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Project management and organizational skills.
JOB GRADE & SALARY OR RATE OF PAY:
TARGET START DATE:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Current Grade 12 student or recent Grade 12 graduate.
Strong organizational and time-management skills including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep files and project trackers neatly structured.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Google Suite / Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Attention to detail and consistency in completing assigned tasks.
Positive attitude, curiosity, eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions.
Key Competencies
Professionalism
Initiative
Reliability & Attention to Detail
Teamwork & Adaptability
Organization & Time Management
Curiosity & Eagerness to Learn
What Success Looks Like
By the end of the internship, the student should feel proud to have:
Contributed to administrative and organizational efforts supporting TIFF's festival preparations.
Developed stronger proficiency with business tools and professional communication skills.
Gained insight into the role of a CFO and the operations of a large cultural organization.
Completed assigned deliverables accurately and on time while demonstrating initiative and professionalism.
This internship is designed to be a meaningful learning experience for a student who is excited to build confidence, develop practical workplace skills, and contribute to the team helping prepare TIFF for its September festival.
VACANCY:
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF, before the deadline of Friday, August 21st, 2026
