Community Programs Intern: Mobile Art Lab & Outreach

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

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art seeks a 2027 Community Programs Summer Intern to assist in the Community Engagement Department. The role offers hands-on experience in community building, socially engaged arts practices, arts administration, and program production for diverse audiences, with opportunities to work on both museum-based and off-site initiatives.

The intern will collaborate with the Community Engagement team, participate in meetings, and help with outreach and accessible

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 design tools such as 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

• Administrative, Research, and Writing: conduct online research on community engagement and socially engaged art programs.
• 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.
• Program Support (Onsite & Offsite): support Mobile Art Lab activations and outreach events.
• Assist in the setup, facilitation, and breakdown of programs across Northwest Arkansas (travel up to 50% 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 Canva.
• Support development of educational and engagement materials for diverse audiences.

Tools

Canva

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art seeks a 2027 Community Programs Summer Intern to assist in the Community Engagement Department. The role offers hands-on experience in community building, socially engaged arts practices, arts administration, and program production for diverse audiences, with opportunities to work on both museum-based and off-site initiatives.

The intern will collaborate with the Community Engagement team, participate in meetings, and help with outreach and accessible