2026 School Partnerships Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)
About The Position
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented School Partnerships Intern to support the Learning and Engagement team in advancing partnerships with local and regional schools. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in educational programming, arts integration, and museum-school collaborations, contributing to the museum’s vision to enhance learning through art. In addition to core responsibilities, the intern will be invited to lead a special project that aligns with their individual strengths, skills, and career goals offering a tailored opportunity to develop professional competencies in a real-world museum setting. Note: Interns that do not submit a resume AND cover letter will not be considered for this opportunity. Please answer the following questions in your cover letter when submitting your application. What interests you most about supporting school partnerships and arts integration initiatives in a museum setting? Share an example of a project where you had to manage multiple tasks or deadlines. How did you stay organized and ensure success? If given the opportunity to lead a special project during this internship, what area of arts education or museum-school collaboration would you focus on, and why?
Requirements
- College student (junior or above), recent college graduate, or graduate student
- Experience or interest in research, data analysis, statistics, or mathematics
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
- Dependable and punctual
- A background check is required
- Must maintain confidentiality of all information
Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and execution of programs and events related to school partnerships, including arts integration initiatives and teacher workshops.
- Support communication efforts with school partners, including principals, teachers, and district administrators, ensuring timely updates and information sharing.
- Help develop and curate educational resources and materials for schools involved in the Crystal Bridges Arts Integration Partnership.
- Participate in the planning and facilitation of meetings, workshops, and training sessions for educators.
- Conduct research and compile reports on best practices in arts education, arts integration, and school-community partnerships.
- Provide administrative support to the Learning and Engagement team, including data entry, maintaining contact lists, and scheduling.
- Assist in the evaluation and reporting of partnership outcomes, including gathering feedback from school participants.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams at Crystal Bridges to support broader educational initiatives.
- Develop and implement a special project informed by the intern’s academic focus and career aspirations, with guidance from the Program Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
