Community Engagement Intern - Spring, On-Site & Mobile Lab

Art and Wellness Enterprises; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas offers a Community Programs Internship within the Community Engagement Department. The role provides hands-on experience in community building, socially engaged arts practices, arts administration, and program production for diverse audiences, including off-site initiatives like the Mobile Art Lab.

The intern will assist with research, writing, outreach, event setup, and collaboration with teaching artists, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Interest in community engagement, arts education, or arts administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with Canva is a plus.
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to engage with diverse audiences and community groups.
• Reliable transportation required for travel to off-site programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct online research on community engagement and socially engaged art programs across the industry.
• Assist with writing special invitation emails and developing surveys for targeted outreach
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and creative brainstorms
• Support teaching artists and staff with program facilitation as needed
• Provide administrative and program support across Community Engagement initiatives
• Support Mobile Art Lab activations and outreach events
• Assist in the setup, facilitation, and breakdown of programs across Northwest Arkansas (ability to travel and meet staff offsite required)
• Assist with onsite community partner-focused programs and events, including logistical coordination and participant engagement
• Provide support for accessibility and audience outreach, ensuring materials and setup align with inclusive practices
• Design activity sheets and visual materials using platforms such as Canva
• Support development of educational and engagement materials for diverse audiences

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Collaboration

Tools

Canva

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas offers a Community Programs Internship within the Community Engagement Department. The role provides hands-on experience in community building, socially engaged arts practices, arts administration, and program production for diverse audiences, including off-site initiatives like the Mobile Art Lab.

The intern will assist with research, writing, outreach, event setup, and collaboration with teaching artists, reporting to the