Art & Wellness Enterprises
2025 Community Engagement Intern: Fall
Art & Wellness Enterprises - Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
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Community Engagement Intern - Fall
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 located 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. The Community Engagement Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers a dynamic hands-on experience that immerses interns in community building, socially engaged art practices, arts administration, and production. This role provides a deep dive into creating meaningful connections with diverse audiences both within the museum and throughout local communities. As an intern, you'll be involved in a variety of exciting and impactful programs, including the CB to You: Mobile Art Lab, a traveling initiative that brings art to libraries, afterschool programs, and neighborhood festivals. You'll also support outreach efforts, organize community group visits, and help expand the museum's reach within a 3-hour radius of the museum. As part of the vibrant Community Engagement team, you'll have the chance to work on projects across all four pillars of the department, attending team meetings, contributing to brainstorming sessions, and supporting diverse programs. This internship offers an invaluable chance to develop skills in arts administration, programming, and community engagement while making a real impact on the museum's outreach efforts. Key responsibilities include: Assisting in the creation of art kits Managing supplies Coordinating with community partners for delivery Contribute to online research Exploring community programs at other museums Enhancing accessibility by writing and reviewing verbal descriptions of artwork and video captions Qualifications: College student, sophomore or above Experience or interest in teaching in museums or informal learning environments Experience or interest in working with diverse audiences including individuals with disabilities Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently, as well as within a team Dependable and punctual. Intern will require access to a vehicle for events located within the Northwest Arkansas Region. Intern MUST work flexible hours that will include some nights and weekends. A background check is required Must maintain confidentiality of all information Timeline: Anticipated Start Date: August 25th Anticipated End Date: November 15th Schedule: Dates: See above Hours: Undergraduate students (bachelor's Level): Up to 20 hours a week; Graduate Students (master's Level): Up to 25 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: Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 an hour Graduate (Master's Level) Interns: $14.00 an hour 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 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 located 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. The Community Engagement Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers a dynamic hands-on experience that immerses interns in community building, socially engaged art practices, arts administration, and production. This role provides a deep dive into creating meaningful connections with diverse audiences both within the museum and throughout local communities. As an intern, you'll be involved in a variety of exciting and impactful programs, including the CB to You: Mobile Art Lab, a traveling initiative that brings art to libraries, afterschool programs, and neighborhood festivals. You'll also support outreach efforts, organize community group visits, and help expand the museum's reach within a 3-hour radius of the museum. As part of the vibrant Community Engagement team, you'll have the chance to work on projects across all four pillars of the department, attending team meetings, contributing to brainstorming sessions, and supporting diverse programs. This internship offers an invaluable chance to develop skills in arts administration, programming, and community engagement while making a real impact on the museum's outreach efforts. Key responsibilities include: Assisting in the creation of art kits Managing supplies Coordinating with community partners for delivery Contribute to online research Exploring community programs at other museums Enhancing accessibility by writing and reviewing verbal descriptions of artwork and video captions Qualifications: College student, sophomore or above Experience or interest in teaching in museums or informal learning environments Experience or interest in working with diverse audiences including individuals with disabilities Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently, as well as within a team Dependable and punctual. Intern will require access to a vehicle for events located within the Northwest Arkansas Region. Intern MUST work flexible hours that will include some nights and weekends. A background check is required Must maintain confidentiality of all information Timeline: Anticipated Start Date: August 25th Anticipated End Date: November 15th Schedule: Dates: See above Hours: Undergraduate students (bachelor's Level): Up to 20 hours a week; Graduate Students (master's Level): Up to 25 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: Undergraduate Interns: $13.00 an hour Graduate (Master's Level) Interns: $14.00 an hour 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 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.