Scholars Program Coordinator

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization. Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission. The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. Through its research programs and services, Crystal Bridges catalyzes the production of new knowledge and understanding, uniting academic research and scholarship with public access and engagement. The Research, Scholarship, and Library team activates communities of learning and provides unequaled access to the museum’s library and archival collections, creating new models for reach and impact in art history, public scholarship, library collection activation, and community engagement. The Tyson Scholars of American Art program is a residential research and writing-focused fellowship for interdisciplinary scholars expanding the boundaries of investigation into American art from any time period. Now in its fourteenth year, the Tyson Scholars program has supported the research and scholarship of more than ninety fellows through academic-year fellowship awards and the Tyson Think Tank, a short-term collaborative fellowship established in 2021. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Research and Scholarship, the Scholars Program Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support for the management of the Tyson Scholars program at Crystal Bridges and serves as a host and point-person for the scholars during their time in residence. Beginning in 2026, the program will expand and begin to include more public-facing initiatives. With this growth, the Scholars Program Coordinator will assist with and help to develop new protocols for additional facets of the program. The ideal candidate for this role is highly service- and detail-oriented and possesses creative problem-solving skills. The ability to work proactively and manage multiple and competing priorities is essential.

Requirements

BA or equivalent experience
1-3 years of work experience coordinating or leading programs and projects, preferably in a museum, library, or academic setting
Demonstrated organization skills with rigorous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with various deadlines
Ability to work and complete tasks individually as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain stakeholder relationships
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

BA in art history, American history, or a related discipline
Curiosity about American art and how scholars are telling new stories within the discipline

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for the application and selection processes for Tyson initiatives
Serve as on-site liaison for Tyson Scholars, ensuring maximum comfort and community integration
Manage arrival and departure of fellows by coordinating housing check-ins and orientations, scheduling tours, ensuring the apartment is stocked with essential supplies, and providing other support
With guidance from the Senior Manager, coordinate and provide logistical support for the Tyson Think Tank and other Tyson Scholar public, academic, and partner programs
Work in partnership with the Research and Scholarship team and other stakeholders at Crystal Bridges to plan, organize, and facilitate the fellowship program. This includes collaborating cross-departmentally with Development, Art Management, Facilities, People Services, Marketing and Communications, and Learning and Engagement
Administer Tyson program alumni management software and alumni communications
Maintain statistics for the Tyson Scholars program
In collaboration with the Technical Services Librarian, ensure that publications by Tyson Scholars are represented in the Crystal Bridges Library collection
Process stipend payments and invoices
Provide additional administrative support to the Tyson Scholars program, including scheduling meetings, coordinating field trips, and connecting scholars with museum staff
Other related duties as assigned by the Senior Manager