ART X Collective Recruitment for Administrative Intern

ART X is a pioneering cultural organisation that creates platforms and experiences to celebrate and amplify Africa's culture. Founded in 2012 by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, our flagship platforms include: ART X Lagos - the leading international art fair in West Africa; ART X Live! - a unique fusion of live music and art; and the Access ART X Prize - an annual award championing emerging artists across Africa and its Diaspora.

We aim to harness the power of culture to unlock the potential of Nigeria and Africa, and we collaborate closely with exceptional creatives and cultural entrepreneurs who share our passion for cultivating energised, dynamic identities for Africa and its people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Intern

Job Location: Lagos
Duration: 4 Months

Job Summary

• ART X  is excited to offer a dynamic and hands-on internship programme for a cohort of enthusiastic and energetic individuals to contribute to our upcoming campaign season and 10th year anniversary fair.
• This 4-month paid internship will run from August to November, providing a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute meaningfully to the operations of the leading international art fair in West Africa. 
• Over the course of the programme, interns will become integral members of their respective teams, providing support while gaining valuable experience. These teams include: Admin, Guest Relations and Marketing.
• This is a full-time, in-person internship programme, based in Lagos for four months, from August to November. NYSC candidates are welcome to apply. All interns must provide their own laptop and smartphone.
• This programme offers a pathway for the Admin Intern role in particular, to transition into an extended Intern position after the initial 4 months.

Focus:

• Providing essential administrative support with the goal of ensuring optimal operations of the organisation during and after the campaign season

Responsibilities

• Ensure the office is running smoothly and assist in handling tasks and resolving issues related to daily operational activities.
• Assist in managing team welfare, including the planning and execution of internal team-building activities, meetings and social events
• Assist in inventory management of company property, merchandise and materials.
• Assist with travel logistics: managing hotel bookings, vehicle hire, flight bookings (local and international), and airport concierge bookings.
• Assist with the management of incoming and outgoing ‘mail’.
• Liaise with the company’s vendors, maintain vendor relationships and handle vendor negotiations.
• Manage the supply of office stationery and work tools needed by the team.
• Handle out-of-office tasks with external stakeholders and vendors.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a graduate with a passion for art and culture.
• You are detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Other key requirements include:

• A minimum of a  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• A strong cultural alignment with ART X’s values of excellence, ownership, kindness, integrity, consistently going the extra mile as a catalyst for change
• A genuine passion for art and culture, and alignment with ART X’s values and mission
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Respect for confidentiality and professional conduct
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Docs.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter, as well as a written statement sharing your motivation and career aspirations to: careers@artxlagos.com using “Associate Project Manager” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.