Summer Intern (Administrative Assistant Finance)

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL • Toronto, ON

3d • CA$18

About The Position

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.

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.
• Professionalism
• Initiative
• Reliability & Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Organization & Time Management
• Curiosity & Eagerness to Learn

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Helping maintain checklists and deadlines for key festival projects.
• Supporting the preparation of materials for team meetings and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED