Community Engagement Educator

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: Community Engagement Educator

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department: Community Engagement

Reports to: Director of Community Partnerships

Date Reviewed: 10/09/25

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 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. You belong here: make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Educator supports Crystal Bridges and the Momentary’s outreach efforts by advancing accessibility, audience engagement, and community connection. As part of the Community Engagement team, this role implements strategies that remove barriers to museum participationand ensure a welcoming museum experience for all.

The Educator builds relationships with local and regional communities—especially underrepresented groups—by developing programs that reflect community voices and foster ongoing participation. They also support the Mobile Art Lab, ensuring its programs are accessible, inclusive, and effectively connect schools, libraries, and community spaces through meaningful, art-based activations that foster belonging, creativity, and cultural understanding.

This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends in support of programs and events that serve diverse audiences. The role also involves regional travel—approximately 25% of the time—to festivals, community events, schools, and partner sites across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with some travel requiring overnight hotel stays.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with nonprofits, cultural organizations, social service agencies, and regional stakeholders to advance equity and access.
• Develop accessible, community-centered programs for seniors, people with disabilities, multilingual audiences, and individuals from underrepresented, underserved, and rural communities across Arkansas, Eastern Oklahoma, and Southwest Missouri.
• Plan and facilitate community listening sessions that foster dialogue, trust, and collaboration.
• Support the development and facilitation of creative aging and arts-and-wellness initiatives that promote inclusion, belonging, and well-being.
• Coordinate community group visits and special invitations to ensure meaningful access to exhibitions and museum experiences.
• Design and implement targeted outreach strategies to connect with diverse communities and reduce barriers to museum participation.
• Cultivate sustainable audience pipelines through partnerships with schools, cultural groups, and social service organizations.
• Maintain and expand a database to track relationships, engagement outcomes, and impact metrics.
•  Support Mobile Art Lab activations that bring interactive, art-based experiences to schools, libraries, and community spaces.
• Collaborate with teaching artists, volunteers, and community partners to design inclusive and culturally responsive engagements.
• Participate in cross-departmental collaborations and support museum-wide initiatives that deepen community connection.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by program and event schedules.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Community Engagement, Social Work, or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community engagement, arts education, public programs, or a related field with demonstrated success building partnerships and working with diverse communities.
• Exper