2026 Internship Program Development Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)

Job Description:

Position Title: 2026 Internship Program Development Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)

Position Type: Part Time/Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Internship Program

Reports to: Internship Program and Engagement 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 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 Internship Program Development Intern will assist in the continued growth and sustainability of the CBMO Internship Program. This role offers hands-on experience in program development, recruitment, community engagement, and workforce preparedness initiatives.

The intern will work closely with the Internship Program & Engagement Manager to support strategic goals, enhance visibility, and create meaningful experiences for interns and supervisors.

This internship is ideal for students interested in arts administration, human resources, education, or nonprofit program management. The intern will gain experience in recruitment, event planning, data management, and professional development programming.

In addition to program development responsibilities, the intern should have knowledge or interest in web design or product management, photography, videography, and social media to help document and promote internship programming. A willingness to learn and a flexible schedule for evening hours are essential.

Application Materials: Interns that do not submit a resume AND cover letter will not be considered for this opportunity.  Please answer the following questions in your cover letter when submitting your application. 

If you could design the “ideal learning environment,” what would it look like and why What does “creating opportunity” mean to you, and how would you embody that in this internship? What does community mean to you, and how would you foster it within an internship program? What are your thoughts on mentorship?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with scheduling recruitment activities, including outreach to universities, colleges, and community organizations.
• Support the development of internship position descriptions and inventories
• Help maintain and update the internship program webpage, including testimonials and FAQs
• Assist in planning and executing professional development events (e.g., Coffee & Croissant Chats, Connect NWA Series).
• Conduct research on best practices for internship programs and workforce development.
• Support communication efforts, including drafting emails and creating marketing materials.
• Assist with data entry and reporting for quarterly and annual program metrics.
• Participate in orientation and onboarding processes for interns.
• Help organize and facilitate supervisor training sessions and best practices meetings.
• Provide administrative support for scheduling, budgeting, and program documentation.

Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Photography, and Social Media Coverage preferred
• Time Management
• Data Management & Reporting
• Event Support: Assist with planning and execution of intern programming and networking events. Be prepared to help with setup, photography, and social media coverage.
• Willingness to learn: Approach the internship as a learning experience. Be open to feedback and willing to develop new skills in program management, outreach, and digital content creation.
• Creative Contribution: Bring fresh ideas for program visibility, intern engagement, and professional development activities. Use creativity to solve problems and improve processes.
• 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

• Intern MUST work flexible hours that will include some nights and weekends.  

• A background check is required 

• Must maintain confidentiality of all information 

Timeline: 

Intern selected by: March 1st

Schedule: 

Start Date: May 4, 2026 

End Date: July 24, 2026 

Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor. Interns are permitted to work up to 40 hours a 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. 

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon available funding and is not guaranteed. If housing is included for a specific internship, it will be clearly stated in the position description. Any housing or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will appear on the intern’s Form W-2. When housing is available, priority is given to students whose permanent residence is located outside a three-hour radius (approximately 150 miles) of 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 accommodation 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.