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Festival Intern
Support the HIBAF team in planning, coordinating and delivering the sixth edition of the Hausa International Book and Arts Festival.
Oct–Dec 2026Kaduna
Suited to someone interested in arts and cultural programming, festivals, literature, communications and event production.
Role
Key Responsibilities
- Programme and event coordination before and during festival activities
- Communication and follow-up with speakers, artists, partners and volunteers
- Preparation of programme materials, schedules, guest information and event briefs
- General assistance across the festival team
- On-site logistics: registration, guest support, venue prep and event flow
- Real-time documentation and social media updates during festival activities
- Collecting photos, videos and programme records for archiving
- Audience engagement and guest experience support
- Post-event reporting, archiving and administrative tasks
- Other tasks reasonably required for the smooth delivery of HIBAF26
Candidate
Who We're Looking For
- Interested in arts, culture, literature and festivals
- Organised, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with diverse people and teams
- Independent worker who is also a team player
- Comfortable with basic digital tools and social media
- Available throughout the internship, including key festival dates
Experience in events, arts administration, communications, media, literature or cultural programming is an advantage — not essential.