Summer Opportunity: Creative Editor Publications

remote
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
contract . May 6, 2026

Description

The Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is seeking creative, organized, and self-motivated youth and recent graduates to join our editorial and digital publications team.

OLDF is a registered Canadian charity committed to transforming communities through integrated educational and community-response empowerment initiatives for children, youth, newcomers, seniors, and families. Our programs promote education, leadership, community engagement, youth empowerment, and digital storytelling.

This position is ideal for individuals with strong creative, editorial, digital design, and project coordination skills who are interested in supporting community-based publications, digital media, and youth-focused storytelling initiatives.

Successful candidates will support multiple publications, magazine editions, and digital projects while working collaboratively with the Managing Editor and editorial team to ensure publications are completed, organized, and released on schedule.

Role Summary

The Editorial & Digital Publications Coordinator supports the development, production, organization, and publishing of OLDF’s print and digital publications.

This role requires creativity, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple publication timelines simultaneously.

Core Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Managing Editor in overseeing the design, branding, and production of OLDF publications and digital media projects
Support the planning, layout, production, and completion of multiple magazine editions and publications
Coordinate and manage publication workflow, timelines, revisions, and content organization
Ensure assigned publication tasks and editions are completed on schedule
Publish and organize digital magazine editions and online publication content
Assist with website content updates, formatting, and publication uploads
Collaborate with the editorial team in sourcing and organizing:
Images
Graphic design assets
Digital artwork
Publication materials
Create and support social media campaigns promoting publications and community initiatives
Participate in team meetings, editorial planning sessions, and project check-ins
Support content scheduling and digital publication planning
Maintain organized files, project folders, and publication archives
Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, writers, and contributors
Support creative storytelling and youth-focused community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

Strong creative, editorial, and digital design abilities
Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and production timelines
Ability to work independently while remaining responsive and accountable within a team environment
Strong organizational, communication, time-management, and project coordination skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to complete projects from concept to publication
Proficiency in:
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Canva or similar design platforms
Experience with:
Digital publishing
Editorial production
Magazine layout/design
Social media branding and content creation
Video editing and multimedia content creation are considered assets
Experience using WordPress or digital publication platforms is considered an asset
Passion for youth empowerment, community engagement, and creative storytelling

Employment Details

Number of Positions: 2
Rate of Pay: $17.80/hour
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
Contract Length: 9 weeks
Employment Start Date: May 25, 2026
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote
Participation in scheduled team meetings and editorial check-ins is required

Eligibility Requirements

This position is funded through the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Application Process

Interested applicants must apply online through the official OLDF application process.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

Please do not call, email, post on social media, or request meetings regarding the status of applications or hiring decisions.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OLDF thanks all applicants for their interest in supporting our editorial and digital media initiatives.

Equity Statement

OLDF welcomes applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including newcomers, Black youth, Indigenous youth, racialized youth, persons with disabilities, and individuals from equity-deserving communities.

Compensation

$17.50 per hour

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