Adult Public Programs Intern

Job Description:

Position Title: Adult Public Programs Intern: Spring 2026

Position Type: Part Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Division: Learning & Engagement

Department: Public Programs

Reports to: Manager of Adult Programs

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

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 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 the community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food experiences that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The Adult Public Programs internship with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary (CBMO) is designed to provide an overview of the skills and responsibilities required to develop programs and activities to enhance CBMO engagement with adult audiences. To provide the intern with both real-world education and experience as well as applicable hands-on capabilities, a primary responsibility for this position is learning to perform the duties necessary to support adult programs at CBMO.

There is some flexibility in scheduling, though a priority for the position is availability to experience and support events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday days and evenings, every Saturday days and evening, and some Sundays.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist with Adult public program facilitation, including lectures, talks, public tours, community partnered events, parties, and exhibition related programs.
• Liaison with guest speakers and instructors for program planning
• Perform administrative tasks as needed
• Work with the public in a positive and professional manner

In addition, the Intern will have the opportunity to research, plan and create new content for future adult programs, based on the intern’s interest and skills.

Qualifications:

• College student, sophomore or above
• Experience or interest in studio art, art education, museum work, art history, or event production is preferred.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours
• Must maintain confidentiality of information as required

Timeline:

• Intern selected by: December 1st

Schedule:

• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 18, 2026
• Inclement Weather Start Dates: February 2nd or February 9th
• Inclement Weather End Date: May 2, 2026

Hours:

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor
• To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Compensation:

• High School Interns: $12.00
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00
• Graduate Students: $14.00
• To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing explicitly state this within the position description. Any housing an/or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be reflected on the intern’s Form W-2. If housing is provided, priority will be given to students whose primary residence is more than 15- miles or three hours from either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for file and materials storage as appropriate for the demands of the office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

• Work environment:  Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic files on devices.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.