2026 School Partnerships Spring Intern

Art and Wellness Enterprises • Bentonville, AR

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented School Partnerships Intern to support the Learning and Engagement team in advancing partnerships with local and regional schools. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in educational programming, arts integration, and museum-school collaborations, contributing to the museum’s vision to enhance learning through art. In addition to core responsibilities, the intern will be invited to lead a special project that aligns with their individual strengths, skills, and career goals—offering a tailored opportunity to develop professional competencies in a real-world museum setting.

Requirements

• College student (junior or above), recent college graduate, or graduate student
• Experience or interest in research, data analysis, statistics, or mathematics
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• Dependable and punctual
• A background check is required
• Must maintain confidentiality of all information

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of programs and events related to school partnerships, including arts integration initiatives, teacher workshops, and community art events.
• Support communication efforts with school partners, including principals, teachers, and district administrators, ensuring timely updates and information sharing.
• Help develop and curate educational resources and materials for schools involved in the Crystal Bridges Arts Integration Partnership.
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of meetings, workshops, and training sessions for educators.
• Conduct research and compile reports on best practices in arts education, arts integration, and school-community partnerships.
• Provide administrative support to the Learning and Engagement team, including data entry, maintaining contact lists, and scheduling.
• Assist in the evaluation and reporting of partnership outcomes, including gathering feedback from school participants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at Crystal Bridges to support broader educational initiatives.
• Develop and implement a special project informed by the intern’s academic focus and career aspirations, with guidance from the Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree