2025 School Programs Intern - Summer

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 School Programs Intern - Summer

Position Type: Intern

Division: Learning and Engagement

Department: School Programs

Reports to: Manager, Museum Education

Date Reviewed: 12/27/2024

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life and explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action.

Position Summary:

School Programs Interns at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary gain invaluable experience working alongside museum staff in a dynamic and creative environment. We are seeking a School Programs Intern to assist with all aspects of the school visit programs at both venues.

As a School Programs Intern, you will collaborate with the Manager of Museum Education and other members of our amazing team within the Education Department to support the planning and execution of guided and self-guided tours for over 50,000 K-12 students. You’ll also contribute to on- and off-site events for teachers and assist with administrative and educational planning tasks as needed.

This role offers hands-on exposure to museum administration, curriculum development, art education, and arts integration strategies while fostering a passion for art and education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Curriculum & Arts Integration, Manager of Museum Education, and School Programs Assistant to coordinate school visit logistics:
• Greeting School Buses
• Escorting groups inside the museum
• Explaining museum guidelines
• Facilitating lunches
• Providing directions for after lunch experiences
• Assist with tour research, design, scheduling, promotion, and execution including Pre and post visit support for Teachers.
• Interns will learn and prepare educational experiences for tours and art workshops.
• Assist with promotion and execution of Professional Development and the annual Evening for Educators event.
• Gain a working knowledge of software and systems used by the museum with an emphasis on the Event Management System (EMS)
• Assist with processing school reimbursement requests
• Develop relationships with museum educators & volunteers
• Interfacing with other departments including culinary, facilities, special events and protection services
• The position will shadow School Programs department staff, offer input into projects, will be invited to meetings, and may be asked to assist other departments
• General administrative duties including accounting, supply ordering and data collection
• Educational design can include supporting research of art works, prototyping art making activities, writing lesson plans, and contributing to group projects.
  
  

Qualifications:

• I am interested in careers associated with Education, Museum Education, Arts and Culture, Hospitality.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong interest in event planning/customer services
• Previous event experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Event database and design application experience a plus
• A “can do” attitude and desire to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Creative and detail-oriented
• Sign confidentiality agreement as the ability to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion is required
  
  

Timeline:

• Applications due: February 17th
• Intern selected by: March 15th
• Anticipated Start Date: June 2nd
• Anticipated End Date: July 25th
  
  

Schedule:

• Dates: June 2nd -July 25th
• Hours: Up to 35 hours a week
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor
  
  

Compensation:

• High School Students: $12.00 an hour
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00 an hour
  
  

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 accommodation 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.