VACANCY

GENERAL INTERN

ABOUT THE ROLE

ART X is excited to offer a hands-on internship for an enthusiastic, personable and highly organised individual to join our Admin and Guest Relations teams during campaign season and the eleventh edition of the Fair. This paid internship provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience while contributing meaningfully to the operations of the leading international art fair in West Africa.

The General Intern will provide essential administrative support, with the goal of ensuring optimal operations of the organization during campaign season while gaining valuable exposure to the planning and execution of a large-scale cultural event.

KEY 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
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
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’
Handle out-of-office tasks with external stakeholders and vendors
Provide general support across teams
Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager

ABOUT YOU

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 organizational 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

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Lagos for three months, from September to November.

Interns must provide their own laptop and smartphone.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send a resume as well as a written statement sharing your motivation and career aspirations to careers@artxlagos.com with “General Intern” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.