Spring 2026 Walton Arts Center Events-Hospitality Internship

Walton Arts Center•Fayetteville, NC

35d

About The Position

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP aspire to be welcoming spaces where people can be their authentic selves. To truly embody our mission, we recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages, in our audiences and within our workforce, volunteers and Board. Our organizations’ dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in our values: R elevance; I nclusivity; S ustainability; E xcellence. Diversity is a commitment at Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP. We are fully focused on equity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique. Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas’ premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season. Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington, and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle — see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy. Best of all, it’s a place where everyone is welcome. Position Overview Provide hospitality and event support to the Events Department.

Requirements

Must have reliable mode of transportation to attend events.
Must be available to work 15-20 hours/week which includes evenings and weekends.
Must be 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively and work independently
Maintain an energetic, positive, professional attitude.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
High level of organizational skills
Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on telephone)
Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes
Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.
Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation
Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events

Nice To Haves

Candidates should be students majoring in Hospitality.
Interns are encouraged to apply for class credit through their university.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Events Department to plan and execute client, internal and special events.
Participating in the planning and execution of events.
Attend any meetings or client walkthroughs with Events Team while in office.
Shop for event supplies.
Attending and working shows or events.
Communicating in a timely manner.
Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, and patrons.
Research event industry trends and report on them at the end of the semester.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.