Arts Administration Internship

Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) – Arts Administration Internship 

July 14, 2025– Mar 20, 2026 

Remote or hybrid work (Toronto, Ontario) 

35 hours per week, $22.00 per hour  

Deadline for applications: July 3, 2025 

Please send a cover letter and resume to  applications@playwrightsguild.ca with the subject: CHRC Arts Administration Internship 

The Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) is a national arts service organization serving playwrights across the country.  PGC’s services are run by a 5-person administrative team, with an office located at 44 Victoria St., Toronto, ON.  The organization offers contract leadership, a national awards program, professional development programming, research & advocacy, supports play reading series, manages amateur rights and runs an online bookstore. 

The organization has a 50+ year history of working collaboratively with individual artists and cultural organizations across the country. This position offers training and development in arts management and administration. The Arts Administration Intern will have the opportunity to work as part of Playwrights Guild of Canada’s team, to provide services to PGC’s members and gain management experience. Skills and experience will be gained in project management, membership coordination, professional and amateur contracts, database management, board and committee support, communications, fiscal management, donor relations, and special events planning. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Management of existing programs 

• Management of special events 

• Management of outreach activities 

• Image and design updating 

• Website updates 

• Research and statistics for the cultural sector 

• Volunteer engagement 

• Project management 

• Communications planning and implementation 

• Social media marketing 

• Feature articles 

• Media research 

• Press release preparation 

• Newsletter preparation 

• Policy review 

• Budget preparation and reporting 

• Financial management and oversight 

• Accounting updates 

• Regular filings 

• Governance structure 

• Email management 

• Cloud files updates 

• Database updates 

• Tracking progress 

• Reporting 

Candidates must have a university or college degree or diploma in arts administration, writing, performing or fine arts, or business.  See further criteria below.  This is a developmental position, meant to hone and expand skills, and to offer practical application experience.  

The ability to work effectively with software such as MicroSoft365, Word and Excel, email, web research, social media is essential. PGC will provide training in database, website CMS, and financial software.  

Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. 

A genuine interest and desire to work in the arts, and previous experience in some form of arts activity will be considered assets.  

The ability to work independently and proactively, but also to take direction as required; tact, integrity, and maturity are important qualities for this position. 

We value collaboration and creativity. We value curiosity, a desire to learn, teamwork and flexibility. Dedication to respect, openness, and inclusion are paramount.  

Playwrights Guild of Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and prioritizes those from historically marginalized groups including Indigenous, Black, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ2SIA+. Applicants from these communities may self-identify as they are comfortable. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, candidates will be welcomed and encouraged to contact the PGC office for assistance. Our office building is accessible and therefore suitable for candidates of different abilities. 

Candidates must meet the criteria of the Young Canada Works in Heritage funding program to be considered for the position. Candidates must be either Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have refugee status.  Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.  Candidates must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.  Candidates must be a college or university graduate. The top 3 candidates will be asked to register and be vetted by YCW before any employment offer.