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Job Title: Digital Marketer

Location: TBC
Functional Focus: E-commerce, Membership Growth & Digital Audience
Reports To: Director, MOWAA
Contract: Full-time employment 

About MOWAA: 

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is an independent non-profit institution dedicated to the preservation of heritage, expansion of knowledge and celebration of West African arts and culture. Located in BeninCity, MOWAA was founded in 2020 to serve as a catalyst for bridging connections between contemporary arts and the rich cultural heritage of West Africa through research, exhibitions, archaeology, education and dynamic public programmes.  

Role Overview: 
MOWAA is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to lead digital marketing activity across our growing online shop and membership programme. The role will focus on building awareness, growing qualified traffic, increasing online sales and membership acquisition, and developing stronger long-term relationships with MOWAA’s audiences.

Working across MOWAA’s website, Shopify store, CRM/email platform and social channels, the Digital Marketing Manager will develop and optimize the customer journey from discovery and engagement through to purchase, membership sign-up and continued engagement. The role requires a strong understanding of digital performance and conversion, balanced with MOWAA’s approach to audience engagement: thoughtful, creative and storytelling-led rather than overly sales-driven.  

Responsibilities 

Digital Strategy & Customer Journey

• Develop and implement MOWAA’s digital marketing approach for the online shop, membership programme and related audience-growth activity. 
• Translate MOWAA’s shop and membership objectives into clear campaign plans, audience journeys and channel activity. 
• Define appropriate positioning, audience targeting and channel roles across MOWAA’s digital marketing activity. 
• Develop customer journeys that move audiences from awareness and discovery through to purchase, membership sign-up and continued engagement. 
• Develop appropriate approaches for MOWAA’s key audience groups, including existing supporters, art and culture audiences, local visitors/supporters, and diaspora/international audiences. 
• Identify opportunities to improve how audiences discover, understand and engage with MOWAA across its digital channels.  

E-commerce & Membership Growth

• Develop and deliver digital campaigns that drive qualified traffic, conversion and sales through the MOWAA online shop. 
• Support product discovery, consideration and purchase across MOWAA’s merchandise, publications and other shop products. 
• Develop campaigns that build awareness and understanding of MOWAA’s membership offer and encourage membership sign-ups. 
• Develop audience-specific membership messaging and digital journeys. 
• Identify opportunities to strengthen repeat purchasing, re-engagement and continued audience interaction. 
• Support sustained post-launch growth across membership acquisition, email sign-ups and repeat purchases

Campaign Delivery, CRM & Audience Engagement

• Plan, run and refine paid and lifecycle campaigns across social, email and CRM. 
• Develop audience segmentation, targeting and retargeting approaches based on audience behavior, geography, interests and stage of the customer journey. 
• Use CRM and email marketing to support shop growth, membership acquisition and continued audience engagement. 
• Develop appropriate welcome, nurture, purchase follow-up and re-engagement journeys. 
• Monitor campaign performance while activity is live and make practical adjustments to improve results. 
• Work effectively across MOWAA’s existing digital platforms, including Shopify, WordPress and Brevo. 
• Ensure digital activity remains audience-centered, storytelling-led and non-intrusive, balancing commercial objectives with MOWAA’s cultural positioning and long-term audience relationships.  

Analytics, Optimization & Reporting

• Monitor performance across MOWAA’s digital campaigns, online shop, membership pages, CRM and email activity. 
• Track traffic, sales, membership acquisition, conversion and audience engagement. 
• Monitor customer journeys and identify where audiences are progressing, disengaging or dropping off. 
• Test and refine audiences, messaging, channels and customer journeys to improve performance. 
• Provide clear reporting on campaign performance together with practical and actionable recommendations for improvement. 
• Use performance data to support a continuous test-and-learn approach across MOWAA’s digital marketing activity.

Key Performance Areas

Success in the role will include:

• Launch engagement: stronger awareness and understanding of MOWAA’s shop and membership offers. 
• Qualified traffic growth: increased relevant traffic to shop and membership pages. 
• Conversion performance: improved conversion across online purchases and membership sign-ups. 
• Post-launch growth: sustained growth in email sign-ups, membership acquisition and repeat purchases.

Skills & Experience 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, growth marketing or a related field. 
• Experience planning and delivering measurable multi-channel digital campaigns. 
• Practical experience with paid digital campaigns, audience targeting and campaign optimization. 
• Experience supporting e-commerce growth and improving digital customer journeys. 
• Experience with CRM, email marketing, audience segmentation and lifecycle campaigns. 
• Confidence using digital analytics and performance data to improve campaign outcomes. 
• Experience working towards measurable acquisition, conversion, engagement or revenue objectives. 
• Strong written communication and digital copywriting skills. 
• Strong organization, collaboration and stakeholder-management skills. 
• The ability to combine creative thinking with a strong understanding of audience behavior, data and performance.

Technical Experience

Experience with, or the ability to work confidently across:

• E-commerce platforms such as Shopify.
• CMS platforms such as WordPress.
• CRM/email platforms such as Brevo or similar. 
• Social advertising platforms. 
• Digital analytics and performance-reporting tools.

Desirable

• Experience within a museum, gallery, heritage, cultural or other mission-led organization. 
• Experience marketing memberships, subscriptions or similar recurring-revenue products. 
• Experience developing digital audiences across different geographic markets. 
• Experience supporting the launch or growth of an e-commerce or membership programme.

Career Growth & Development

MOWAA has a strong culture of learning and collaboration. The Digital Marketing Manager will have the opportunity to help shape MOWAA’s growing digital activity and contribute to how the organization develops relationships with audiences in Nigeria, across Africa and internationally.

How to Apply 

To apply for the role, please send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@wearemowaa.org, using the subject line “Digital Marketer”. Your cover letter should tell us why this role interests you and how your skills and experience align with MOWAA’s mission and the requirements of the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role will remain open until filled. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. MOWAA may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Job Title: Curatorial Assistant 
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (with frequent travel to Benin City, Nigeria) or part-remote  
Department: Curatorial Department 
Reports To: Curator, Modern And Contemporary 

About MOWAA: 

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is dedicated to showcasing the richness of African art with a focus on modern and contemporary works. MOWAA serves as a cultural hub that fosters research, education, and engagement through the visual arts. We aim to tell compelling stories about African creativity and resilience while building a global network for artistic exchange. 

Job Summary: 

The Curatorial Assistant will support the Curatorial team in researching, organizing, and executing exhibitions, as well as in the development of programmes and events. This role provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in the growth of MOWAA’s Modern and Contemporary department, working closely with local and international artists, scholars, and community stakeholders. This position requires a keen interest in African art and culture, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to support curatorial goals. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Exhibition Support: 

• Assist with research, planning, and coordination of exhibitions and installations. 
• Coordinate with the exhibition design team to develop display strategies and layouts. 
• Facilitate the preparation of exhibition catalogues, wall texts, and interpretive materials. 

2. Research & Documentation: 

• Conduct research on artists, artworks, and themes relevant to MOWAA’s collection and upcoming exhibitions. 
• Support the development of acquisition proposals by preparing research notes, artist profiles, and bibliographies. 
• Maintain and update files on artists, exhibitions, and artworks in the museum’s collection. 

3. Community Engagement & Public Programmes: 

• Support the facilitation of civic-led initiatives ensuring curatorial programming remains deeply embedded in local community dialogue and intergenerational knowledge transfer. 
• Collaborate with the Education and Public Programmes teams to develop accessible, inclusive programming related to exhibitions. 
• Assist with coordinating workshops, artist talks, and community events, and liaise with guest speakers and panellists. 
• Act as an ambassador for MOWAA at public events, promoting understanding of exhibitions and the museum’s mission. 

4. Administrative Support: 

• Prepare budgets, timelines, and reports as needed. 
• Coordinate with the communications team to update exhibition information on the website and social media platforms. 
• Provide logistical support for curatorial meetings, presentations, and events. 
• Assist in coordinating complex international loans and touring exhibitions, liaising with global museum partners while adeptly navigating local Nigerian logistical and cultural contexts. 

5. Collections: 

• Assist in cataloguing and maintaining accurate records of new acquisitions and works in the collection. 
• Coordinate with the registrar to ensure proper storage, labelling, and documentation of artworks. 
• Collaborate with the MOWAA Institute’s archaeology, conservation, and material science teams to draw narrative connections between historical heritage and contemporary artistic practices. 

Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years of experience working in a museum, gallery, or cultural organization, with a focus on Modern and Contemporary and/or Historical African art. 

• Strong research and writing skills, with an ability to synthesize complex ideas for public engagement. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a team-oriented setting. 

• Knowledge of and passion for African modern and contemporary art and an understanding of local cultural contexts. 

• Familiarity with decolonial curatorial practices, transnational African art histories, and an interest in integrating oral and performative traditions into exhibition narratives. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience coordinating events and programmes in a museum or gallery setting. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related field. 

• Familiarity with museum collection management software is an advantage. 

Benefits: 

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, culturally significant institution at the heart of West Africa's art scene. 

• Professional development opportunities, including participation in workshops and training. 

How to Apply 

To apply for the role, please send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@wearemowaa.org, using the subject line “Curatorial Assistant”. Your cover letter should tell us why this role interests you and how your skills and experience align with MOWAA’s mission. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Job Title: Project Associate, Curatorial Research  

Reporting Line: Head of Curatorial  

Duty Station: Remote (candidates based in Nigeria, elsewhere in Africa, the UK, or the US are desirable)  

Contract Type: Part-time

The Project Associate, Curatorial Research is the operational and logistical anchor for this major curatorial initiative. Reporting directly to the Head of Curatorial, you will ensure that complex, multi-layered research objectives are translated into actionable, tracked, and meticulously managed project plans.

While deeply embedded within the intellectual and curatorial life of the project, your primary responsibility will be to drive execution: managing timelines, coordinating fieldwork and archival research activities, overseeing project administration, and leading the planning and delivery of workshops, symposia, and community engagement sessions. The ideal candidate is a highly organised individual who thrives at the intersection of research, culture, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Curatorial Collaboration & Intellectual Engagement: While this role demands rigorous project management capabilities, it is fundamentally embedded within the intellectual framework of the museum. The Project Associate will serve as a core contributor to the curatorial process, from early-stage conceptualization through to the exhibition's realization.
  
• Strategic Institutional Liaison: Actively participate in high-level curatorial planning sessions, serving as a vital connective link between the internal curatorial department, MOWAA's international Curatorial Council, and the Technical Advisory Committee.
  
• Scholarly & Artistic Exchange: Engage in sustained, collaborative dialogue with a distinguished network of global scholars, exhibiting artists, critical historians, and community stakeholders, contributing to the development of the project's conceptual direction.
  
• Applied Research & Authorship: Beyond facilitating the fieldwork of others, you will be tasked with conducting targeted archival scoping, synthesizing primary source materials, and authoring original contributions for MOWAA’s internal reports and the public-facing Research Dossier.
  
• Exhibition & Programmatic Impact: Ensure that the logistical structuring, oral histories, and foundational research generated during this R&D phase directly inform the narrative development, digital architecture, and spatial design of the final international exhibition.

Detailed Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Operational Support

• Timeline & Milestone Tracking: Develop, maintain, and enforce comprehensive project schedules. Ensure the curatorial team, research fellows, and external partners meet critical R&D deadlines.
• Budget Administration: Assist the Head of Curatorial in drafting, tracking, and reconciling the R&D project budget. 
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Act as the central communication node between the Curatorial department and internal teams (such as Digital Heritage, Conservation, and Communications) to ensure research findings and digital assets are properly integrated and preserved.
• Reporting: Synthesize weekly operational updates and compile comprehensive monthly project reports for internal leadership and grant stakeholders.

2. Workshop, Symposia & Event Development

• Event Design & Execution: Lead the logistical planning and operational delivery of thematic workshops, international academic symposia, and local community engagement sessions related to the project.
• Speaker & Stakeholder Liaison: Manage all coordination for guest speakers, visiting academics, and community elders, including contracting, travel itineraries, accommodations, and honoraria processing.
• Programming Support: Collaborate with the curatorial team to structure workshop agendas, prepare presentation materials, and ensure all audiovisual and technical requirements are seamlessly executed.
• Documentation: Ensure all workshops and convenings are properly recorded, transcribed, and documented for future integration into the project's digital platform or publication dossier.

3. Research Coordination & Fieldwork Logistics

• Travel Management: Design and coordinate complex, multi-leg travel itineraries for the curatorial team and research fellows conducting fieldwork across Nigeria and international archival sites (e.g., Europe, the US, the Caribbean).
• Archival Access Coordination: Manage the administrative processes required to access institutional and private archives globally, including securing permissions, handling rights and reproduction paperwork, and scheduling site visits.
• Data Management: Work alongside the archivist to ensure that all digital files, oral history recordings, and field notes are properly uploaded, categorized, and secured within MOWAA’s internal databases.

4. Team & Administrative Support

• Schedule and facilitate regular project meetings, distributing agendas and tracking actionable next steps.
• Draft, review, and organize formal correspondence, institutional partnership agreements, and letters of inquiry to global museums and cultural bodies.

Education & Experience:

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in project management, arts administration, or the production of research-driven programming (such as academic symposia, transnational field research, or large-scale cultural convenings). Experience within a museum, university, research institute, or major cultural organization is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Museum Studies, Art History, African/Africana Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related humanities field.

Desirable Qualifications

• Formal project management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP, Agile).
• Previous experience coordinating grant-funded research projects or managing deliverables for international philanthropic foundations.
• A strong, demonstrated interest in African art history, archives, or postcolonial studies.
• Formal training or a strongly demonstrated background in project management methodologies is highly valued

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Project Management Expertise: Deep proficiency in timeline management, budget administration, and utilizing project management platforms to drive complex, multi-phase research and exhibition deliverables.
• Discursive Programming & Convenings: Demonstrableexperience conceptualizing, organizing, and operationalizing multi-day academic symposia, transnational research workshops, or high-level cultural convenings.
• Operational & Fieldwork Rigour: Exceptional organizational acumen with a proven ability to coordinate complex transnational travel, decentralized team logistics, and international archival access protocols.
• Institutional & Diplomatic Communication: Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, possessing the tact and cultural fluency required to draft formal institutional correspondence and engage seamlessly with global scholars, visionary artists, and grassroots community stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility: Capacity to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adeptly pivoting operational strategies when complex fieldwork or cross-border logistical challenges arise, all while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@wearemowaa.org, using the subject line “Project Associate, Curatorial Research”. Your cover letter should tell us why this role interests you and how your skills and experience align with MOWAA’s mission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

MOWAA seeks an experienced International Development Associate to play a central role in driving the growth of MOWAA’s membership and retail programmes, with a particular focus on international and diaspora audiences. You will support strategy, engagement, and operational delivery across membership acquisition, retention, and retail initiatives.

In addition, you will contribute to development and communications activities to strengthen donor and member engagement, expand MOWAA’s global reach, and support fundraising and revenue growth.

This role is ideal for a development professional passionate about fundraising, membership, and international audience engagement in a vibrant arts and culture environment.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Development & Membership Assistance:

• Assist in designing, launching, and growing MOWAA’s retail membership programme.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and engage international and diaspora members.
• Monitor membership engagement, track key metrics, and provide insights for programme improvement.
• Support retail initiatives, including online campaigns, merchandise planning, and sales growth.

International Engagement:

• Support outreach to international and diaspora audiences to grow membership and revenue.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create donor/member-facing communications and marketing materials.
• Track international member activity and contribute to reporting on growth and retention.

Development & Communications Support:

• Assist with donor and membership database management and reporting.
• Support digital communications and social media campaigns related to membership and fundraising initiatives.
• Contribute to storytelling, promotional campaigns, and visibility of MOWAA’s international programmes.

General Support & Continuity:

• Support events, meetings, and other initiatives as needed to enhance member engagement.
• Provide flexible support on additional development-related tasks to ensure continuity and delivery of priorities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Communications, Business, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, membership development, retail, or donor engagement.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with donor/membership databases or CRM is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Passion for arts, culture, heritage, and international audience engagement.

Deliverables and Output: 

• Membership programme launched and actively growing, with measurable engagement and retention.
• Retail initiatives implemented and operational, contributing to revenue growth.
• Accurate and up-to-date membership and donor records, reports, and dashboards maintained.
• Regular updates and insights provided to line manager on programme performance.

Terms and Conditions

• Reporting Line: Executive Chairman & Director (or designate)
• Duty Station: Remote (London or New York)
• Contract Type: Full-time

How to Apply: 

If you are inspired by the power of art, culture, and storytelling to create impact and want to grow your career in fundraising and development, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to careers@wearemowaa.org, using the subject line: “Development Associate”. Your cover letter should explain why this role excites you and how your experience aligns with MOWAA’s mission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

MOWAA seeks an experienced Development Associate to support the institution’s fundraising and development activities with a particular focus on individual giving, donor stewardship, and local partnerships. Based in Lagos, the role will work closely with the Development team to strengthen donor engagement, support campaigns, and contribute to the growth of sustainable funding streams in Nigeria. 

Key Responsibilities

Individual Giving & Donor Support:

• Support the planning and delivery of individual giving initiatives, including donor outreach, follow-ups, and acknowledgement processes.
• Assist with donor research, profiling, and pipeline tracking to support cultivation and stewardship efforts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records across relevant systems and support the preparation of donor reports and updates. 

Development Operations:

• Provide administrative, coordination, and logistical support to the Development team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support grant management processes, including documentation, timelines, reporting requirements, and internal tracking.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of fundraising events and donor cultivation activities as required.

Coordination & Communications Support:

• Work closely with the Communications team to support the preparation of donor-facing materials, updates, and presentations.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather information, data, and updates required for development and fundraising activities.

General Support & Continuity:

• Provide flexible support on additional development-related tasks as required to ensure continuity, responsiveness, and timely delivery of priorities.
• Contribute to improving internal processes and documentation where needed.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Communications, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in fundraising, development, administration, communications, or a related support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly in record-keeping and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage professionally with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; experience with donor databases or CRM systems is an advantage.
• Interest in arts, culture, heritage, or nonprofit development work.

Deliverables and Output: 

• Effective support for the delivery of individual giving initiatives and fundraising campaigns.
• Accurate, complete, and up-to-date donor records, tracking tools, and related documentation.
• Timely and reliable administrative and coordination support to enable smooth delivery of Development team activities.

Terms and Conditions

• Reporting Line: Executive Chairman & Director (or designate)
• Duty Station: Lagos, Nigeria
• Contract Type: Full-time

How to Apply: 

If you’re excited by the power of art, culture, and storytelling to create impact and you’d like to grow your career in fundraising and development, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for the Development Associate role, please send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@wearemowaa.org, using the subject line “Development Associate”. Your cover letter should tell us why this role interests you and how your skills and experience align with MOWAA’s mission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

MOWAA is seeking an experienced conservator to join our Collections department. Reporting to the Head of Collections, the Senior Conservator will be responsible for the preventive care of art and artefacts in MOWAA’s collection, as well as providing support for supervised restoration work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out research and apply standard conservation techniques to treat objects in MOWAA’s collections.
• Conduct thorough assessments and documentation of objects to monitor their condition and identify signs of deterioration.
• Prepare detailed written treatment proposals, condition reports, and treatment reports, including comprehensive photographic documentation.
• Work closely with colleagues to plan and execute complex conservation treatments.

Essential Skills

• A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Conservation or a related field, with a specialization in object conservation, from a recognized training institution..
• A minimum of 6–8 years of relevant experience in a recognized heritage institution or equivalent technical expertise and education, with a preference for candidates with experience working with historic collections.
• Proven track record of planned and successfully completed conservation treatments.
• Active membership in a professional conservation organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with a diverse range of West African objects, including ethnographic, historical, archaeological, and contemporary art.

How to Apply:  To apply, submit your CV, cover letter to careers@wearemowaa.org. Kindly include “Senior Conservator” in the subject line. Enquires should also be sent to the same address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.