Arts Intern

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. It is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Arts Intern to support the delivery of its Arts programme in Nigeria. This opportunity suits a recent graduate interested in gaining practical experience in arts administration, programme coordination, events, communications and stakeholder engagement

Job Details

• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity Type: Fixed-term internship
• Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities

• Programme and project support: assist with the coordination of arts projects, programmes and events, including schedules, trackers, action logs and project records
• Application and participant administration: organise and update application and participant information, check records for accuracy and maintain orderly documentation
• Selection-process administration: prepare working lists and supporting documents, maintain version control and support selection activities in line with approved processes
• Events and logistics: support event planning and delivery, including venues, travel, accommodation, suppliers, materials, guest arrangements and participant communications
• Stakeholder communication: assist with routine correspondence and follow-up with colleagues, artists, applicants, participants, partners and suppliers
• Monitoring and reporting: collect and validate programme information, maintain supporting evidence and assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Marketing and communications: help prepare approved digital content, update content calendars, create basic visual materials and support post-event communications
• Documentation and compliance: maintain programme files and records and follow data protection, safeguarding and organisational procedures
• Administrative and procurement support: assist with routine purchasing documentation, supplier records, requests and approval tracking
• Team collaboration: participate in meetings, record actions, provide progress updates and suggest practical improvements to administrative processes

Essential Requirements

• A graduate-level qualification, with graduation within the last two years
• Experience supporting projects, programmes, events or administrative activities
• Ability to organise, check and maintain information using spreadsheets, trackers or databases
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Good written and spoken English, including the ability to draft routine professional correspondence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, or comparable workplace tools
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow up outstanding actions
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and external stakeholders
• An understanding of confidentiality, data protection and the importance of raising safeguarding or compliance concerns appropriately

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to arts, culture, film, the creative industries, education or international cultural relations
• Experience supporting applications, assessments, selection processes or participant administration
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation, data collection, reporting or digital analytics
• Exposure to event logistics, supplier coordination, procurement documentation or contract administration
• Experience using Canva or similar tools to prepare basic visual materials or digital content

Important Information

• This is a fixed-term 12-month internship, not a permanent position or an offer of full-time employment
• Applicants must have the legal right to live and undertake the internship in Nigeria for its full duration
• The successful candidate will be subject to British Council screening and background checks

How to Apply

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