What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Studio Programs Intern - Summer position at CB700 Crystal Bridges - Museum of American Art, Inc.?
The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.
Job Description:
Position Title: 2025 Studio Programs Intern_ Summer
Division: Learning and Engagement
Department: Public Program
Reports to: Studio Programs Manager
Position Summary:
The Studio Public Programs internship with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary (CBMO) is designed to provide an overview of the skills and responsibilities required to develop educational programs and activities to enhance CBMO engagement with studio art making.
To provide the intern with both real-world education and experience as well as applicable hands-on capabilities, a primary responsibility for this summer position is to learn to perform the duties necessary to support studio programs including-- studio art classes, workshops, demonstrations, gallery art engagements, and museum wide events.
There is some flexibility in scheduling, though a priority for the position is the ability to experience and support events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday days and evenings, every Saturday and evening, and some Sundays.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with studio public program facilitation, including artist lead workshops, artist demonstrations, studio talks, nature programs, and exhibition programming.
- Artist workshop material preparation and inventory
- Liaison with guest speakers and instructors for program planning
- Perform administrative tasks as needed
- Work with the public in a positive and professional manner
In addition, the Intern will have the opportunity to research, plan and create new content for future studio programs, based on the intern’s interest and skills.
Qualifications:
- College student, sophomore or above
- Experience or interest in studio art, art education, museum work, art history, or event production is preferred.
- Excellent guest service and communication skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours
- Must maintain confidentiality of information as required
Timeline:
Intern selected by: February 3rd
Anticipated Start Date: June 2nd
Anticipated End Date: July 25th
Schedule:
Dates: See above
Hours: Interns are permitted to work up to 35 hours per week
Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor
Compensation:
High School Interns: $12.00 an hour
Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 an hour
Graduate (Master’s Level) Interns: $14.00 an hour
To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for file and materials storage as appropriate for the demands of the office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.
- Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the museum work environment is usually low to moderate.
If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic files on devices.
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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