Art Bridges Summer 2026 Evaluation Internship
About The Position
The Art Bridges Internship Program seeks twelve interns for the summer of 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply for multiple roles with different departments based on their areas of interest. Evaluation Department Overview: Helps partners collect data to better understand audiences, measure program impact, and make responsive, visitor-centered decisions Assists the foundation in understanding internal program arms by leveraging data to inform decision-making Intern projects may include: Developing a project focused on understanding partner organizations and their needs on a holistic level, particularly in relation to key program areas or collaborative initiatives. Assisting the evaluation of internal programs by creating databases of information and conducting analyses on these data. Exploring questions such as: What needs do participating organizations have, and what insights can this provide about the types of support organizations can offer? What additional information would be valuable to collect from partners, and which methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups) would be most effective for gathering it? Which aspects of a program are most effective, and what recommendations can be provided? Helping to design and plan data collection strategies, including selecting appropriate methods and outlining an implementation approach.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university degree program (at the undergraduate or graduate level) or a recent graduate (<1 year) 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 as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred
- Familiarity with social science research methods, program evaluation, or philanthropic evaluation preferred
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with social science research methods, program evaluation, or philanthropic evaluation preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with CRM systems as well as research and web-based search tools strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Developing a project focused on understanding partner organizations and their needs on a holistic level, particularly in relation to key program areas or collaborative initiatives.
- Assisting the evaluation of internal programs by creating databases of information and conducting analyses on these data.
- Helping to design and plan data collection strategies, including selecting appropriate methods and outlining an implementation approach.
Benefits
- Paid and eligible for course credits
- Travel and housing supported by Art Bridges
- Free rental bikes for the summer upon request
- Site visits to regional cultural institutions
- Participation in the Art Bridges Creative Career Chats (in person or virtual)
- Professional development workshops and trainings
- Networking opportunities with staff across Art Bridges and within other regional cultural institutions and organizations through off-site visits
- Intern-led public speaking program, This American Art Life, where summer interns share about themselves, discuss current art news, and present their projects and accomplishments in a final presentation
- Additional recreational and social activities, such as social mixers with interns across Bentonville and staff events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
