Guest Relations Intern at ART X

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