2027 Community Programs Summer Intern
About The Position
The Community Programs Internship in the Community Engagement Department at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art provides hands-on experience in community building, socially engaged arts practices, arts administration, and program production for diverse audiences. The intern supports museum-based and off-site initiatives, including the Mobile Art Lab, which visits libraries, Out-of-School programs, and cultural festivals throughout Northwest Arkansas. The intern works with the Community Engagement team, reports as program staff, participates in team meetings and ideation sessions, and has professional development opportunities with interns from other departments. Work includes administrative tasks, art program production, teaching support, and outreach. The position is based on-site in Bentonville, Arkansas. The anticipated internship dates are May 31, 2027, through July 23, 2027. The weekly schedule will be arranged with the direct supervisor. Work is generally on-site Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend work and possible schedule flexibility to meet business needs. Regional travel may be required, and reliable transportation is required for off-site programs. Compensation is listed by student level: $12.00 for high school interns, $13.00 for undergraduate students, and $14.00 for graduate students. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation (maximum two). The cover letter must address comfort and strategies for facilitating programs in varied settings, interest in community engagement or socially engaged arts practices, and approaches to making artmaking more inclusive. Housing is contingent on funding, is not guaranteed, and is explicitly identified in the position title and description when provided. Any housing or relocation assistance is taxable income. When housing is available, consideration is limited to students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary. Offers are contingent on completion of a confidentiality agreement and background check where permitted by law, and applicants must provide identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Interest in community engagement, arts education, or arts administration.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to travel regionally up to 50% of the time.
- Reliable transportation for travel to off-site programs.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including prolonged computer and telephone use, bending and stretching, and lifting and transporting a minimum of 10 pounds.
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation; no more than two recommendation letters.
- Provide proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States; employment offers are contingent on a confidentiality agreement and background check where permitted by law.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with design tools such as Canva.
- Collaborative, proactive approach and eagerness to engage with diverse audiences and community groups.
Responsibilities
- Conduct online research on community engagement and socially engaged art programs across the industry.
- Assist with writing special invitation emails and developing surveys for targeted outreach.
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and creative brainstorms.
- Support teaching artists and staff with program facilitation as needed.
- Provide administrative and program support across Community Engagement initiatives.
- Support Mobile Art Lab activations and outreach events.
- Assist with setup, facilitation, and breakdown of programs across Northwest Arkansas.
- Assist with onsite community partner-focused programs and events, including logistical coordination and participant engagement.
- Support accessibility and audience outreach, ensuring materials and setup align with inclusive practices.
- Design activity sheets and visual materials using platforms such as Canva.
- Support the development of educational and engagement materials for diverse audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
