Events & Digital Administrative Assistant

Employer: National Institute for African Studies (NIAS)

Location: London, England, GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: VOLUNTEER, Remote

Posted: 2026-07-26T00:00:00Z

Sector: IT & Technology

Job Description

The NIAS Creative Campus' Events & Digital Administrative Assistant will support the smooth operation, promotion, and growth of the Creative Campus venue. The role exists to assist with the administration, marketing, and delivery of events and programmes hosted at the venue. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in venue operations, digital promotion, social media marketing, event coordination, and community engagement. This role is ideal for an energetic and organised individual who enjoys working in a creative environment and is interested in gaining practical experience in events management, digital communications, and creative venue operations management. The position will work closely with the Venue Coordinator, supporting day-to-day venue administration, event preparation, online promotion, and community outreach. Key Responsibilities (You will gain practical experience in two or more of the listed areas) 1. Venue Administration Support Support the venue coordinator with the day-to-day administration of the Creative Campus venue. Responsibilities include: • Managing incoming enquiries and bookings • Maintaining venue booking calendars • Assisting with venue hire documentation • Providing reception and guest welcome support • Assisting with record keeping and administrative tasks 2. Event Operations Support Assist in the preparation and delivery of events hosted at the venue. • Assisting with event setup and breakdown • Welcoming event organisers and guests • Supporting performers, speakers and facilitators • Assisting with ticketing and guest registration • Helping coordinate volunteers and temporary event staff 3. Social Media & Digital Promotion Support the promotion of Creative Campus activities across digital platforms. • Updating Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms • Creating posts promoting upcoming events • Capturing photos and short videos during events • Supporting WhatsApp marketing to regular guests • Assisting with Eventbrite and event listing updates 4. Website & Digital Content Management Assist in maintaining the Creative Campus online presence. • Updating website content using WordPress • Uploading events to the website calendar • Supporting digital newsletters and announcements • Assisting with online promotional campaigns 5. Community Engagement & Partnerships Support outreach activities to increase venue use and community participation. • Communicating with artists, performers and community groups • Supporting outreach to schools, creative organisations and local groups • Assisting with coordination of creative workshops and programmes Learning Opportunities Successful candidates will gain practical experience in: • Venue operations and event management • Digital marketing and social media promotion • Community engagement and partnership building • Website management and content publishing • Creative programming and event production Person Specification The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Essential • Strong organisational and administrative skills • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Attention to detail and ability to multitask • Confidence working with digital tools and social media • Ability to work independently and take initiative Desirable • Interest in arts, culture, music or creative industries • Familiarity with WordPress or website editing tools • Experience using social media for marketing • Interest in events, festivals or community projects Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be: • Intelligent and trustworthy • Highly organised and proactive • Enthusiastic about creative environments • Comfortable working with a wide range of people • Able to respond calmly to changing event environments Benefits The role offers valuable real-world experience in a creative venue environment. Benefits include: • Structured career development support • Access to training and skills development opportunities • Mentorship from experienced project leaders • Professional references for future employment • Reimbursement of approved out-of-pocket expenses Time Commitment • Part-time and flexible hours, depending on event schedules. • Evening and weekend participation may occasionally be required. • Remote, working from home

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