Spring Community Engagement Intern — Arts & Outreach

awe; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High school interns - $12.00/hr

Undergraduate students - $13.00/hr

Graduate students - $14.00/hr

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR seeks a 2027 Community and Engagement Spring Intern to gain hands-on experience in community building and arts administration. The internship covers both museum-based and off-site initiatives, including the Mobile Art Lab and cultural festivals across Northwest Arkansas.

The role involves administrative tasks, teaching support, outreach, and program production.

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

• 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

Community engagement

Arts education

Arts administration

Canva

Education

High school

Undergraduate

Graduate

Tools

Canva

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR seeks a 2027 Community and Engagement Spring Intern to gain hands-on experience in community building and arts administration. The internship covers both museum-based and off-site initiatives, including the Mobile Art Lab and cultural festivals across Northwest Arkansas.

The role involves administrative tasks, teaching support, outreach, and program production.