2027 Donor and Museum Relations Summer Intern

Art and Wellness Enterprises • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Donor and Museum Relations Summer Intern is part of the Donor Relations and Advancement teams at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary. Reporting to the Donor and Museum Relations Manager, the intern supports donor engagement through hospitality, event execution, scheduling, communications, and concierge-level services. The role includes learning and maintaining donor-focused processes, preparing donor-facing materials, and supporting donor tours, travel, and event logistics.

The internship takes place as Crystal Bridges prepares to open a major campus expansion and host a landmark gala and celebratory events. The intern will gain firsthand experience in planning and executing high-profile donor engagements and public programs. Work may include supporting Directors Receptions, Momentary Music on the Green concerts, and other events as assigned.

The internship is anticipated to run from May 31, 2027, through July 23, 2027. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week, with the weekly schedule arranged with the direct supervisor. Compensation is $13.00 for undergraduate students and $14.00 for graduate students. A complete application must include a cover letter and resume. Housing is contingent on funding and availability and is not guaranteed; internships with housing state this in the title and description. A background check and confidentiality agreement are required where permitted by state law, and the intern must provide identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and implement donor-centric stewardship and cultivation strategies.
• Willingness to learn event management and organizational support strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Dependability and punctuality, and ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Confidence interacting professionally with staff and donors at a variety of levels.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• For bachelor’s or master’s academic credit, enrollment in an accredited program or graduation from one within the past three years; students must submit a current schedule or official transcript.
• A complete application must include a cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• College student at sophomore level or above.
• Experience performing administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate detailed itineraries for high-level guests with the Donor and Museum Relations and development teams.
• Support high-profile donor events by drafting internal briefing documents, managing RSVP lists, and assisting at events.
• Coordinate donor tours by creating itineraries and briefing documents.
• Update and learn the Crystal Bridges CRM database system, Tessitura.
• Assist in developing mailing lists.
• Create invitations and other materials using tools such as Paperless Post and Canva.
• Support the travel program by researching sites and creating related biographies, maps, schedules, and other materials.
• Attend and support events such as Directors Receptions and Momentary Music on the Green concerts, as assigned.
• Support other donor stewardship activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed