Guest Relations Intern at ART X

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 Title: Guest Relations Intern

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 support to the Guest Relations team in maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including VIPs, and guests during campaign season.

Responsibilities

• Support in the management and strengthening of relationships with new and existing VIPs, other high-net-worth and international guests.
• Support contact in correspondence with VIPs, and other stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective communication to foster long-term relationships.
• Manage and nurture existing partnerships, fostering effective communication and sustained collaboration.
• Work with the Guest Relations Team to manage guest registrations and reservations, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient record-keeping.
• Maintain and update customer relationship database, including data clean-up, segmentation, as well as prepare reports and insights
• Collaborate with internal teams—such as Communications, Design, Events, and Operations—to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Operations.

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 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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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 “Intern (Guest Relations)” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.