Current Opportunities
Students registered in the Arts and Humanities Internship Program can search for and apply to internships:
- On Western Connect
- Through external job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
- By identifying their own internship opportunities and contacting the Experiential Learning Specialist/Assistant to confirm its eligibility
WARNING: Job Scams
Always exercise caution when reading emails regarding 'job opportunities'. Many are fraudulent. Legitimate companies will always identify themselves, have a legitimate business email address, and will never ask for a fee to apply. If the job opportunity seems to good to be true, it probably is. If you are unsure whether a job opportunity email you've received is legitimate, contact ahintern@uwo.ca.
Open Internship Opportunities
- Community Research Specialist, Start Proud
- Special Project Coordinator Internships, Childreach
- PR & Communications/Social Media Internships, Forest City Film Festival
- Education Internship Opportunity, Fall and/or Winter Term
- Western Work Study
- Working on Campus at Western
- Remote Internship Opportunities, Level Up Program
- 2-8 Week Internships in Ontario, Riipen
Here is the full list of current Arts and Humanities internship opportunities as posted on Western Connect:
Note: To view the full posting and apply, you must have an approved application for the Arts and Humanities Internship Program. For more information on choosing and applying to the internship program and internship opportunities, visit our Application Process page.
Community Research Specialist, Start Proud
Start Proud is a non-profit united by a common purpose: to empower and uplift the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders in Canada by creating environments where everyone can succeed and thrive personally and professionally.
This internship opportunity will provide countless opportunities for networking, finding new career opportunities, and professional development.
Internship Description
The Community Research Specialist intern will help generate original thought leadership for Start Proud to better understand our core stakeholder needs, in particular 2SLGBTQIA+ talent pipeline issues in a dynamic social context.
They will conduct a literature review on the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ students/student groups in Canada, including what determines success, where barriers exist, what models of mentorship are most efficient, how students find resilience in their workplaces. They will also conduct primary qualitative research, including the development of a sound methodology, with 2SLGBTQIA+ students/student groups in South-Western Ontario Universities and Post-Secondary Institutions to build upon the literature review and develop original findings to help Start Proud determine the needs of our student demographic, including barriers to transition to meaningful careers, mentorship, and sponsorship.
The intern will consider the role of organizations like Start Proud in helping 2SLGBTQIA+ students and young professionals transition to meaningful careers. Ideally, the student will also have some experience working on marketing, promotions, external facing communications to help position the findings emerging from this research into blog posts, interviews, vlogs, etc. and help with marketing for events.
This internship is remote, but there will be many opportunities to travel to areas in the London and GTA for networking events and other professional events. Supervisors will also be available to meet twice a month, in-person if required.
How to Apply
View the full posting and apply via Western Connect (ID# 119197) by 11:59 p.m. on March 30, 2025.
Applicants MUST be registered in the Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP) and meet all of the program’s eligibility criteria.
IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED IN THE AHIP, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VIEW AND APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Apply to the AHIP via Western Connect or contact ahintern@uwo.ca for assistance.
If you are already enrolled in the AHIP, n the left menu of Western Connect, click on “Internships/Co-op” and “Internships/Co-op Jobs.” At the right of the page under “Search Posting,” search for Job ID#119197.
We thank everyone who applies, but only students who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
Visit the AHIP Current Opportunities page for more internships like this.
Questions? Contact ahintern@uwo.ca.
Special Project Coordinator Internships, Childreach
Are you interested in fundraising, communications, and/or public relations in the non-profit sector?
Western’s Arts and Humanities Internship Program is excited to let you know about 2 paid Summer 2025 Internship opportunities at Childreach for the Summer 2025 term.
The Special Project Coordinator internship runs from May 5 to June 27, and the Fundraising Project Coordinator internship runs from July 7 to August 29. However, ** Childreach is open to combining the two internships into a single internship that runs from May 5 to Aug. 29. **
Childreach has applied for government funding for these internships. If they receive the funding, the intern will work 30 hours per week and receive $17.20 per hour. If they do not receive funding, the intern will work 10 hours per week and receive an honorarium of $500 per internship.
The internship can be counted for academic credit (minimum 120 hours for a 0.5 credit) through the Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP). Apply to the AHIP via Western Connect .
How to Apply
For more information about the internships and the application instructions, go into Western Connect , click “Internship/Co-op” in the left menu, then “Undergraduate/Graduate” and “Intern/Co-op Jobs” and search using the following job ID#s:
- Special Project Coordinator Job ID# 117340.
- Fundraising Project Coordinator Job ID 117337.
YOU CANNOT VIEW THESE POSTINGS IN WESTERN CONNECT UNLESS YOU ARE ENROLLED IN THE AHIP.
The postings will NOT appear under the regular “Job Postings” tab.
If you're interested in combining the two internships into one, please indicate that in your cover letter.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2025.
Please note that only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. Don't hesitate to contact ahintern@uwo.ca with any questions you may have.
Public Relations and Communications/Social Media Marketing Intern, Forest City Film Festival
Join the Forest City Film Festival in its 10th year as we bring the best films connected to Southwestern Ontario and around the world to 40+ screenings and events. The festival takes place from October 24 to November 2.
The Public Relations and Communications Interns will get acquainted with a selection of films, have a chance to liaise with the filmmakers, and promote their work to the public. You'll learn about running a film festival and gain communications skills and experience in public relations. Join this vibrant team at the FCFF 2025!
Hours per week and job location: 10 hours per week from July 14 to November 7. Mostly virtual, with some in-person events. Must be available in-person for a minimum of 20 hours during the festival from October 24 to November 2. (*Note - students are responsible for ensuring the number of hours meets their internship program requirements)
The work of this internship is divided into 2 Parts:
1. Be part of our Filmmaker Liaison Team
- Manage communications with a group of filmmakers
- Gather information and assets about the films to give to the marketing team and support the build of the festival's print program
- Work with filmmakers to encourage participation at the FCFF
- Build film listings for the ticketing platform
- Be onsite at the festival to steward the participation of their assigned filmmakers
2. Support the Outreach Coordinator with Community Outreach
- Identify suitable target audiences for film screenings
- Reach out to organizations by email and phone
- Respond to requests for group purchases and partner opportunities
- Write promotional materials and blog posts to highlight films of interest
- Distribute posters and flyers in key locations
Job Requirements:
- Must be an outgoing, organized and creative person
- Experienced with Google suite and spreadsheets
- Must be a good writer and communicator
How to Apply
Eligible students can count the internship for academic credit as part of the AHIP. Film Studies majors may be eligible to count the internship toward their degree. To confirm your eligibility, contact the Experiential Learning Assistant in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at ahintern@uwo.ca.
If you are enrolled in the AHIP, you can find more information about these internships and the application instructions on Western Connect. In the left menu, click “Internships/Co-op” and “Internships/Co-op Jobs.” At the right of the page under “Search Posting,” search for Job ID# 119000. The posting will not appear under the regular “Job Postings” tab.
Want to count this job for a 0.5 credit? Apply to the AHIP via Western Connect or email ahintern@uwo.ca.
The deadline for applying is June 1. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so apply early!
Education Internship Opportunity, Fall and/or Winter Term
Are you passionate about teaching and eager to gain hands-on experience in the classroom? Become a Teaching Assistant at your old high school or elementary school.
Whether you have a favorite teacher you'd like to mentor you, or you want to work at a school that's close to home, you can develop your own internship and count it for credit if you're enrolled in the AHIP.
If you are interested, the AHIP Experiential Learning Team can contact the school on your behalf or you can contact them directly, and then provide us with the teacher's contact information so we can organize the internship.
To learn more about the process of developing your own internship, contact ahintern@uwo.ca and fill out the Student Found Internship Proposal form.
GET MORE INFORMATION AND APPLY FOR 2025-2026 EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS HERE.
Western Work Study
Western’s Work Study program offers an opportunity for students to work part-time on campus in jobs that accommodate their studies. The objectives of the Work Study program are: to assist students in financial need with a regular source of income, offer students training and experience that will assist them in further studies and their eventual entrance into the workforce, and to help staff and faculty. Financial need is determined in a manner similar to the Canada and Ontario Student Loans assessment. It involves assessing the costs of the program the student is registered in, based on advice from our students, and the resources available to them.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Work Study, you must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, and demonstrate a genuine financial need. If you are applying in Fall/Winter, you must be registered at main campus in a minimum 60% course load (40% course load for students with disabilities).
Work Study is generally not offered to first year students, as their financial need is met through the Admission Bursary process, and Work Study assistance would decrease the amount of Admission Bursary assistance. For special circumstances for international or graduate students, please see below.
Note: Students registered at an affiliated college are not eligible for the main campus Work Study program during the Fall/Winter academic term. If you are attending at an affiliate, please check with your college for information regarding available Work Study.
How to Apply
The Bursary, Work Study & Need Based Award programs are all based on financial need, and are all applied for via the Financial Assistance Profile Application. The Fall/Winter 2024-25 application will be available through the Student Center at the end of August. Once logged into your Student Center, click Student Financials > Financial Aid and Funding > Apply for Financial Assistance > Click here to Apply for Financial Assistance to access the application.
Application Deadlines
The deadline to apply for work study for the Fall/Winter term is February 28.
Learn more here: https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/bursaries_workstudy.html
Working on Campus at Western
There are many opportunities for on-campus employment. Think about the type of experience you want and the skills you wish to develop and then explore the different services, faculties and departments where you may find student employees. Also consider asking your friends, professors, and departments for ideas of where you might work on campus that would align with your goals.
Learn more here: https://career.uwo.ca/take_action/working_on_campus.html
Remote Internship Opportunities, Level Up Program
The Level UP program is an opportunity for students to work on short-term remote projects, connect with future employers, and gain real-work experience within a supportive and thriving community of Canadian students!
8-week, remote internships where you'll build skills and get paid $1,400.
Eligibility:
- Be a current student registered in a Canadian post-secondary education institution, and
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Learn more and see if you're eligible here.
2-8 Week Internships in Ontario, Riipen
Remote projects you choose in high-paying industries, where you'll earn work experience and meet potential employers, all in Ontario.
Eligibility:
- Students currently registered in a publicly-funded, Ontario based college, university, or indigenous institute; and
- Are legally eligible to work in Ontario
- International students are eligible and must adhere to the Government of Canada's regulations for co-op placements and internships for international students .
