Art Bridges Academic Year 2026-27 Marketing and Communications Internship
About The Position
The Art Bridges Internship Program seeks eight interns for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates are encouraged to apply for multiple roles with different departments based on their areas of interest. Marketing and Communications Department Overview: Manages communications and content relevant to Art Bridges’ brand and core programs through press interactions and coverage, social media, a monthly newsletter, and organizational content. Intern projects may include: Assisting with event planning and coordination for the organization’s annual convening or conference, including tracking RSVPs, preparing materials, and supporting speaker and session organization. Gaining hands-on experience in event production, logistics, and stakeholder engagement. Conducting research on museums, cultural institutions, and community organizations to identify potential partners, assess mission alignment, and compile insights into reports that inform outreach and partnership strategy. Supporting the analysis and visualization of partner network data to identify trends, regional impacts, and areas for growth. Utilizing mapping tools, dashboards, and other visual formats to clearly communicate key findings. Creating digital and visual assets to support storytelling and outreach, including video thumbnails, social media graphics, short-form video edits, photo edits, and basic motion/design elements. Collaborating on creative concepts, messaging, and branding to develop compelling narratives that highlight partner impact and organizational initiatives. Drafting copy for multimedia projects and outreach campaigns, including social posts, email communications, and video scripts. Gaining experience in creative writing, content development, and voice/tone consistency for mission-driven communication.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) at a college or university in the Northwest Arkansas region, or a recent graduate (<1 year) residing in the Northwest Arkansas region with an interest in entering the workforce as an emerging arts professional
- Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
- Effective time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems
- Familiarity with creative processes, such as video production, graphic design, and writing
Responsibilities
- Assisting with event planning and coordination for the organization’s annual convening or conference, including tracking RSVPs, preparing materials, and supporting speaker and session organization. Gaining hands-on experience in event production, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.
- Conducting research on museums, cultural institutions, and community organizations to identify potential partners, assess mission alignment, and compile insights into reports that inform outreach and partnership strategy.
- Supporting the analysis and visualization of partner network data to identify trends, regional impacts, and areas for growth. Utilizing mapping tools, dashboards, and other visual formats to clearly communicate key findings.
- Creating digital and visual assets to support storytelling and outreach, including video thumbnails, social media graphics, short-form video edits, photo edits, and basic motion/design elements. Collaborating on creative concepts, messaging, and branding to develop compelling narratives that highlight partner impact and organizational initiatives.
- Drafting copy for multimedia projects and outreach campaigns, including social posts, email communications, and video scripts. Gaining experience in creative writing, content development, and voice/tone consistency for mission-driven communication.
Benefits
- Paid and eligible for course credit
- Site visits to regional cultural institutions Past trips include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, and Alice Walton School of Medicine.
- Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual) Past guests include Robert Peterson (contemporary artist); Jason Herrick (Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art); Nisa Mackie (Director of Learning & Audience Engagement, MoMA); Christopher Marley (contemporary artist); and many more.
- Professional development workshops and trainings Past topics include resume building, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae development, and job interview preparation.
- Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations
- Introductory meeting with Art Bridges CEO
- Additional recreational and social activities, such as intern coffee chats, all-staff events, etc.
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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
