Company: Communiqué
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Deadline: Not Specified
About the Role
The Event Operations Intern will support planning, coordinating, and executing Communiqué’s events, including IRL events, report launches, workshops, community mixers, and other company-led activities.
The intern will work closely with the Event and Partnership Lead to coordinate event logistics, maintain records, track timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure that event-related tasks are completed efficiently.
This role suits an organised, proactive, detail-oriented individual interested in event management, operations, and project coordination, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Planning and Coordination: Support the planning and coordination of Communiqué events, including preparing timelines, checklists, and task lists.
- Logistics Management: Assist with venue arrangements, vendor coordination, event materials, and other logistical requirements.
- Stakeholder Communication: Support communication with speakers, partners, vendors, and attendees before and during events.
- Task Tracking: Monitor assigned tasks and deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and flag potential delays to the Events and Partnerships Lead.
- Event-Day Support: Assist with registration, guest management, setup, and other activities required to ensure events run smoothly.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain event-related documents, track expenses as needed, and assist with post-event reports and follow-up.
- General Support: Provide administrative and coordination support for event-related activities as needed.
Who you are - Recently completed a degree or programme in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience or demonstrated interest may also be considered.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana, or Notion is an advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and follow instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.
- Willingness to support in-person events and work flexible hours when required.
Compensation & Benefits
Stipend: ₦200,000/month
- Flexible working arrangements
- Internet subscription up to N20,000 per month”