2027 Youth & Family Programs Summer Intern

Art and Wellness; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art seeks a Youth & Family Programs Intern to assist in designing, supporting, and evaluating educational programs for youth, families, teens, and multigenerational audiences. The role offers hands-on museum education experience with flexible hours and on-site opportunities within a major cultural institution.

Ideal for those pursuing museum education, public programs, or community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience/interest in art, education, museum work, or event production 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.

Responsibilities

• Program production and facilitation
• Content development
• Administrative tasks as assigned
• Support a wide range of programs including family days, school break programming, youth camps, teen nights, and outdoor learning

Skills

Art education

Museum work

Event production

Guest service

Communication

Job description

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: Job Title: 2027 Youth & Family Programs Summer Intern Reports to: Marta Knodle FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site) Date Reviewed: 04/17/2026

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 spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non‑profit charitable organization with free admission. In June 2026, Crystal Bridges’ 114,000 square foot expansion opened to the public, allowing the museum to expand access for all. 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. The Momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food experiences that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment.

Position Summary

The Youth & Family Programs Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers hands‑on experience in designing, supporting, and evaluating educational programs for youth, families, teens, and multigenerational audiences. This internship is ideal for individuals interested in museum education, public programs, community engagement, or informal learning environments. The intern will gain real‑world experience by supporting a wide range of programs that activate museum galleries, studios, and outdoor spaces, while learning how large‑scale public programs are planned and delivered within a museum setting. The Youth & Family Programs Intern has a flexible work schedule; however, availability Wednesday through Sunday is apriority, as many programs and events take place during this time. Some evening and weekend hours are required to support public programs and events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Youth & Family Public Programs Intern will learn the required elements of creating, producing, implementing and supporting various programs. The following areas of support in the Public Programs Department will be specifically targeted:

• Program production and facilitation
• Content development
• Administrative tasks as assigned

The intern will assist with and learn to support programs including, but not limited to:

• Family Days and multigenerational public programs
• School break programming
• Youth and teen camps, classes, and workshops
• Teen nights and teen‑focused engagement programs
• Nature‑based and outdoor learning programs
• Exhibition openings and museum‑wide community events

Responsibilities may include program preparation, on‑site support, guest engagement, material organization, set‑up and breakdown, and observation of teaching strategies and visitor interactions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience/interest in art, education, museum work, or event production 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

Timeline

• Anticipated Start Date: May 31, 2027
• Anticipated End Date: July 23, 2027

Schedule

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

Compensation

• High School Interns: $12.00
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00
• Graduate Students: $14.00

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Demands: In the work environment described, the position requires utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

Work Environment: Work is performed on‑site (Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) in a professional, climate‑controlled office environment within a museum setting with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones. This role requires working in an open setting near colleagues. The noise level is typically low to moderate. The role also requires regular interaction with both the public and internal team members in a professional and courteous manner. Some local travel will be required, and a flexible schedule may be necessary to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work hours.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) provides professional support services in the areas of campus management, communications, finance, human resources and technology for these non‑profits founded by Alice Walton: Alice L. Walton Foundation is a grant‑making institution working to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing access to offerings that improve well‑being and create diverse and inclusive communities. Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is a four‑year, medical degree‑granting program that enhances foundational sciences and clinical practices with a compassionate and whole‑person approach to care. The School has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and welcomed its inaugural class in 2025. Art Bridges Foundation works to get great works of American art out of storage and into communities. Through partnerships with museums of all sizes across the United States, it creates and supports arts programs that educate, inspire, and deepen engagement with local audiences. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a museum offering free admission to a world‑class collection of American art, stunning architecture and five miles of sculpture and walking trails. Momentary is a satellite contemporary art space to Crystal Bridges. This adaptive reuse project turned a decommissioned cheese factory into a place for visual and performing arts, festivals, artists‑in‑residence, culinary experiences, and more. Heartland Whole Health Institute is a non‑profit that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and social well‑being by working with health systems, employers, and communities to redesign health care delivery. Bentonville Institute of Technology is a non‑profit, business‑infused university in Bentonville, supported by the Walton family. Built from the ground up, it integrates AI across curriculum, research, and operations while embedding industry and experiential learning throughout the student experience. It aims to be a national model for STEM education in the age of AI.

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