NYSC Internship

Àkójọpọ̀ is offering a unique remote National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) internship for passionate, self-driven Corps Members who are eager to develop careers at the intersection of arts, culture, and social impact. This opportunity is designed to build practical skills and leadership capacity in the creative sector, with a focus on preparing the next generation of arts administrators in Nigeria. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute across key areas such as Arts Administration, Marketing & Media, Development & Fundraising, Publishing, and Education & Community Engagement—gaining hands-on experience while supporting a global, Pan-African arts movement.

Minimum Requirements

1. Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently
2. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
3. Experience in arts administration, events planning, or nonprofits (a plus, not required)
4. Passionate about Pan-African music and culture
5. Comfortable using Google Suite and other administrative tools
6. Sales or music publishing experience is a bonus
7. Interdisciplinary thinkers welcome—whether your background is in music, business, education, or culture
8. Own personal Laptop

To Apply: please send the following to job@akojopo.org

1. All emails subject titles should be formatted as “NYSC Intern - First Name, Last Name”
2. NYSC call up letter 
3. Cover Letter clarifying what role you are most interested in
4. CV or Resume

Optional but strongly recommended: a Google Drive link titled “[Your Name] Portfolio,” including past work samples such as writing samples, project contributions, or any other relevant work that demonstrates your skills and experience.