2026 Youth & Family Public Programs Intern: Spring

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. 

Job Description:

Position Title: 2026 Youth & Family Public Programs Intern: Spring

Position Type: Part-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Division: Learning and Engagement

Department: Studio Programs

Reports to: Youth and Family Programs Manager and Interim Manager

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 new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life and explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action

Position Summary:

The Youth & Family Public Programs internship with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary is designed to provide an overview of the skills and responsibilities required to develop educational programs and activities to enhance engagement for a youth and family audience.

To provide the intern with both real-world education and experience as well as applicable hands-on capabilities, the primary responsibility for this position is learning to perform the duties necessary to support youth & family programs including—family days, school break programming, camps, classes, nature programs, exhibition openings, and other museum-wide events. Most programs are delivered in the evening and weekends; there is some flexibility in scheduling, though a priority for the position is availability to experience and support events Wednesday through Sunday. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with youth and family public program facilitation, including family days, school break programming, camps, classes, nature programs, exhibition openings, and other museum-wide events
• Material preparation and inventory
• Liaison with guest speakers, partners, and instructors for program planning and implementation
• 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 studio 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 
• Must maintain confidentiality of all information

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 

Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor 

Undergraduate Interns: up to 20 hours per week; Graduate Interns: up to 25 hours per week

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: 

• Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 
• Graduate Interns: $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. 

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