Hiring: Summer student - project assistant

Update #245

Job Title: Summer Student - Project assistant

Contract type: Contract, anticipated 35 hrs/wk; 8-16 weeks

Application deadline: April 23, 2025

Start date: May 1, 2025

Reporting line: Project Managers and Corporate Boards

Location: Hybrid remote and on site (Bloor & Spadina, Toronto)

WHO WE ARE

Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated with KESKUS International Estonian Centre, provides a robust charitable program as it transitions its activities to KESKUS. Once completed in 2026, KESKUS International Estonian Centre will be the first major initiative of the 21st century built by those outside of Estonia, dedicated to the celebration of Estonian culture and heritage, and the promotion of Estonian entrepreneurial spirit and its success as a nation and as a diaspora. It will be a vibrant gathering place for Estonians of all generations and backgrounds to connect, celebrate, and share our culture and achievements with each other and the world.

This will be a state of the art cultural destination at a prestigious address, in Toronto’s culture corridor. The Centre’s close proximity to Toronto’s financial centre and to universities offers the possibility of links to strengthen and grow valuable international partnerships and, of course, it is in the Top-40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World as adjudged by Time Out Magazine, and proximate to high-end Bloor-Yorkville.

KESKUS will consolidate the Estonian community and provide a vibrant hub for culture, learning, and digital technology and a natural gathering place for social interaction for Estonians and non-Estonians alike. Designed by 4-time Governor-General Award-winning architect Alar Kongats, the nordic design combines with Estonians’ love of nature, so green space is integral to the design. This includes public outdoor space that can be enjoyed by the community and passers-by, and a charming green roof. The courtyard is shaped like the borders of Estonia itself.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a roll-up-your-sleeves summer student between the ages of 15 and 30 as part of the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 Program

Canada Summer Jobs 2025 Program criteria:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Working under the direct guidance of the transition Project Manager and the Vice-Chair of EAC, you will contribute to a variety of projects, including but not limited to the following:

• Sort, arrange, research, digitize and prioritize materials including documents, files, records, fine art, and other materials and artefacts and recommend their retention or disposition

• Perform outreach to supplement and validate archival information, undertake online research as needed to gather supporting information, communicate project progress with social media updates

• Website management, search engine optimization (SEO) and website structure

• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to align on overall project communications initiatives

• Design brand visuals to accompany and enhance content

• Execute other projects as assigned by the Project Manager

  
  

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE PROJECT

• Strong organizational skills, basic understanding of records management

• Familiarity with archival best practices and standards an asset

• Proficiency in conducting both primary and secondary research to supplement archival material, including online and outreach-based

• Familiarity with website management, social media platforms

• Experience with online content creation and graphic design tools

• Experience working with project managers/senior leadership on high-visibility initiatives

• Familiarity with the Estonian language and the Estonian diaspora is a strong asset

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a keen eye for detail

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing project needs

• Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment

• Understanding of and experience with start-ups is a bonus

YOUR COMPENSATION

$17.20 per hour

More information: estoniancentre.ca

Send resume & cover letter to: info@estoniancentre.ca, with subject line “EAC summer job”

*Note that international students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the

CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the

temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a

long-term connection to the labour market. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.