Arts Intern

About this role

This is a 12-month internship with the British Council in Lagos for recent graduates interested in arts administration, programme coordination, events, communications and stakeholder engagement. The role supports the delivery of the Arts programme in Nigeria, involving project coordination, administration of applications and participant data, documentation, monitoring and reporting, and communications. It targets someone organised, proactive and detail-oriented with a passion for arts and culture who can work collaboratively within the Arts team. The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations, with activities across Arts, Education, English and Society in Nigeria. The internship offers exposure to professional working practices and practical experience in arts programme administration and delivery.

What you would do

• Coordinate arts projects, programmes and events, including schedules, trackers and project records
• Organise and update application and participant information, check records for accuracy and maintain documentation
• Prepare working lists and supporting documents for selection activities and maintain version control
• Assist with event planning and delivery, including venues, travel, accommodation, suppliers and participant communications
• Assist with routine correspondence and follow-up with colleagues, artists, applicants, participants, partners and suppliers
• Collect and validate programme information, maintain supporting evidence and assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Help prepare approved digital content, update content calendars and support post-event communications
• Maintain programme files and records and support data protection, safeguarding and organisational procedures
• Assist with routine purchasing documentation, supplier records and approval tracking
• Attend meetings, record actions, provide progress updates and suggest process improvements

What they are asking for

• A graduate-level qualification with graduation within the last two years
• Experience supporting projects, programmes, events or administrative activities
• Ability to organise and maintain information using spreadsheets, trackers or databases
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Good written and spoken English and ability to draft routine professional correspondence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams or similar tools
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and professional communication with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding or compliance considerations

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