Outdoor Education & Nature Programs Intern

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, invites applications for an Outdoor Experience Intern. The role supports the Trails and Grounds team in delivering nature-based educational programs and maintaining outdoor learning spaces.

Anticipated Start Date: January 25, 2027. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., with possible early mornings or weekend adjustments to support programs. Compensation is $13.00/hour for undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in environmental education, horticulture, outdoor recreation, interpretation, museum education, or a related field.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences, including children, families, adults, volunteers, and museum guests.
• Organized, dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Basic proficiency with computers and common workplace applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
• Experience with gardening, landscaping, environmental education, interpretation, public programs, or volunteer coordination is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outdoor educational programs for youth, families, adults, and other diverse audiences.
• Support guided nature walks and outdoor activities, including preparation, setup, participant engagement, and cleanup.
• Help develop curriculum materials, interpretive content, and educational resources aligned with environmental learning goals.
• Assist with workshops, classes, and special events that connect art, nature, wellness, and stewardship.
• Create or support nature-based writing and interpretation for programs, signs, digital communications, and other educational materials.
• Promote conservation practices, habitat care, and sustainable gardening through educational content and guest interactions.
• Coordinate and support landscape and grounds volunteers, including scheduling, orientation, training, communication, and task supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Outdoor work

Computer skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, invites applications for an Outdoor Experience Intern. The role supports the Trails and Grounds team in delivering nature-based educational programs and maintaining outdoor learning spaces.

Anticipated Start Date: January 25, 2027. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., with possible early mornings or weekend adjustments to support programs. Compensation is $13.00/hour for undergraduate students.