Art & Wellness Enterprises
2025 Public Relations Intern: Fall
Art & Wellness Enterprises, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Public Relations Internship
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. 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 Crystal Bridges Public Relations Internship is an outstanding opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to round out his or her portfolio and resume with real-world application of media and public relations practice. The Public Relations Intern will learn how an in-house communications department supports the goals and objectives of Crystal Bridges and the Momentary through deployment of specific promotional channels and tactics supporting a variety of projects from start to finish and ranging from large to small. The Public Relations Intern will gain an understanding of how varied communications pieces support the Museum's promotions and branding. Sample hands-on tactics will include executing communications plans, writing for various media, issuing messages via social media, and earned media, refining pitching, follow-up, and results-reporting skills. The performance will be evaluated on the ability to meet deadlines, follow directions, and contribute workable solutions to public relations challenges. The Public Relations Intern will support the following areas: Social media Public relations E-newsletter and online communications Results tracking and reporting Qualifications: Completed fundamental and advanced coursework in journalism, marketing, public relations, English or related program at the college level. Demonstrated experience in use of social media. Polished written and verbal communications and an ability to adapt voice to message. Familiarity with using computers and the Internet as research and communications tools. Ability to accept and synthesize constructive critique of work. Valid driver's license. Photography skills or high interest in photography a plus. Sign a confidentiality agreement. Timeline: Anticipated Start Date: August 25th Anticipated End Date: November 15th Schedule: Hours: High School students: Up to 15 hours a week; Undergraduate students (bachelor's Level): Up to 20 hours a 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 an hour Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 an hour To qualify for bachelor'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 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.
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. 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 Crystal Bridges Public Relations Internship is an outstanding opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to round out his or her portfolio and resume with real-world application of media and public relations practice. The Public Relations Intern will learn how an in-house communications department supports the goals and objectives of Crystal Bridges and the Momentary through deployment of specific promotional channels and tactics supporting a variety of projects from start to finish and ranging from large to small. The Public Relations Intern will gain an understanding of how varied communications pieces support the Museum's promotions and branding. Sample hands-on tactics will include executing communications plans, writing for various media, issuing messages via social media, and earned media, refining pitching, follow-up, and results-reporting skills. The performance will be evaluated on the ability to meet deadlines, follow directions, and contribute workable solutions to public relations challenges. The Public Relations Intern will support the following areas: Social media Public relations E-newsletter and online communications Results tracking and reporting Qualifications: Completed fundamental and advanced coursework in journalism, marketing, public relations, English or related program at the college level. Demonstrated experience in use of social media. Polished written and verbal communications and an ability to adapt voice to message. Familiarity with using computers and the Internet as research and communications tools. Ability to accept and synthesize constructive critique of work. Valid driver's license. Photography skills or high interest in photography a plus. Sign a confidentiality agreement. Timeline: Anticipated Start Date: August 25th Anticipated End Date: November 15th Schedule: Hours: High School students: Up to 15 hours a week; Undergraduate students (bachelor's Level): Up to 20 hours a 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 an hour Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 an hour To qualify for bachelor'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 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.