Communication and Admin Intern, daphne (PAID)
December 20, 2025 | by User Posts
Description of Organization
daphne is a non-profit Indigenous artist-run centre committed to serving the needs of emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous artists through exhibitions and associated programming, workshops, residencies and curatorial initiatives. daphne encourages a culture of peace through critical, respectful exchange with our Indigenous and non-Indigenous peers and audiences.
Learn more about daphne:
Responsibilities and deliverables
One key project for the Communications and Admin Intern is the assisting with daphne’s membership drive. Execution of this project includes tasks such as:
- Information management (e.g. moving data from excel sheets to Zeffy)
- Updating existing email templates
- Developing texts and/or graphics to support the drive in collaboration with social media staff
- Other potential administrative tasks depending on the student’s interests and skillset
The intern will also be space support duties, which includes:
- Attending and assisting exhibits openings
- Gallery sitting and space clean-up
- Being present at workshops and artist talks
- Potential for support in curation, planning exhibit, outreach (based on your interests and skillset)
Assets and Requirements
- Enrolled Concordia students in an undergraduate or graduate degree program until the fall 2026 term
- Students who are First Nation, Métis, and Inuit will be prioritized for this position
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of Google Workspace
- Organizational skills
- Languages
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- English level – professional working proficiency (C1)
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- French level – limited working proficiency is required (B1), enough to greet people at our gallery. Native level an asset
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- Ability to speak Indigenous languages an asset
Duration: Week of January 19, 2026 – Week of April 13, 2026 (12 weeks)
*The internship has a possibility for renewal over 2 following terms, provided the intern remains eligible (i.e., still registered in a degree program) and the host is interested.
Site of employment: Hybrid
The Communications & Admin Intern will be in-person at the gallery at least 2-3 days a week, and can complete the rest of the hours from home.
*All interns are also welcome to come co-work at the SHIFT Centre (LB-145) throughout the work week.
Hours: 180 hours (15 hours/week)
Remuneration: $3,750
Please note that the awards are sent in 2 instalments at mid-semester and the end of the semester.
Deadline: January 5, 2026
To apply, please fill out our application form with a CV and a cover letter.
This is an opportunity created through the Community-Based Internship Program at Concordia University. If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to shinling.low@concordia.ca.