Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures University of Toronto
Dear German Students,
Use your German in a real-world, professional setting — right here in Toronto.
The iPRAKTIKUM team has partnered with the Goethe-Institut Toronto to offer a paid, part-time student internship in transatlantic arts and culture programming. Build your portfolio, grow your network, and contribute to German-Canadian cultural exchange while you study.
About the Host
The Goethe-Institut Toronto is Germany’s cultural centre in Canada, promoting cultural collaboration, language acquisition and insights into Germany and Europe. Through exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and dialogue programs, the Toronto team connects artists, communities, and ideas across borders. The institute has an exciting project planned for 2026 on cultural resilience. Work is hybrid (Toronto-based), in office parts of Mondays and/or Wednesdays.
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Role Snapshot (Arts & Culture Programming Intern)
- Conduct bilingual research (German/English) on contemporary arts and cultural trends
- Draft texts for program materials, press releases, and external communications
- Assist with program development and delivery (idea development for audience engagement; event coordination)
- Support social media channels with content creation and community engagement
- Help document and evaluate cultural programming impact
- Contribute to cross-community dialogue initiatives and meetings
What You Bring
- Fluency in English and proficiency in German (written & spoken); other languages are an asset
- Strong interest in arts, culture, and international relations
- Clear, engaging writing style in both languages
- Some experience with strategic social media use and digital communication planning
- Reliable, collaborative, and culturally curious; interest in German-Canadian exchange and learning
Time Commitment & Compensation
- 3–4 months, approximately 6 hours/week (hybrid)
- Paid opportunity
- Start date: as soon as possible 2026 to mid-September (to be arranged with Goethe-Institut Toronto and iPRAKTIKUM)
Eligibility
- Open to U of T undergraduates enrolled in German courses
- Completion of GER 300 or comparable German skills strongly preferred
- Must be eligible to work in Canada for at least six months
How to Apply
Email iPRAKTIKUM@utoronto.ca with the subject line “Goethe-Institut application 2026”. Please include:
- Statement of interest (brief: why you, why this role, your availability)
- CV
- UofT transcript (unofficial is fine)
- Contact information for at least one U of T instructor who has agreed to support your application
Questions? The iPRAKTIKUM team offers pre-placement guidance, on-placement support, and post-internship follow-up.
Application deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
Contact: PRAKTIKUM Team
Stefan Soldovieri & Helena Jünger, Project Leads
Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures
University of Toronto
50 St. Joseph St.
Toronto, ON, M5S 1J4
Tel. +1 (416) 926-2321
ipraktikum@utoronto.ca
http://german.utoronto.ca/ipraktikum
