Art and Wellness Enterprises · 1 month ago
2026 Retail Merchandising and Product Development Intern: Summer
Bentonville, AR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$12/hr - $14/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit charitable organization located in Bentonville, Arkansas, dedicated to celebrating American art and heritage. They are seeking a Retail Merchandising and Product Development Intern to assist in growing their custom print program and collaborating on branded products and artist collaborations.
Executive Office
Responsibilities
Assess Retail Pricing Strategy
Review Good/Better/Best in each category of our assortment
Identify areas of opportunity – where we are not holding enough of a particular price point, or conversely, we are holding too much of a price point
Research assortments from other Museum shops to compare against
E-commerce (Shopify) Support
Assess the extended assortment possibilities for our E-comm store
Update the online store with new products, collections, and relevant content
Assist in building and curating product collections that align with seasonal and promotional strategies
Collaborate with the Buyer and Associate Buyer to maintain accurate and effective product tagging and metadata
Support ongoing website maintenance and troubleshooting as needed
Store Merchandising Map
Assist with maintaining and updating the store merchandising map to reflect current product placements and seasonal layouts
Collaborate with the retail team to ensure the map supports storytelling, sales goals, and visual consistency
Develop retails sales per square footage guidelines
Product Development
Assist in product research, trend analysis, and sourcing materials
Support the buyer and design teams during product testing, sampling, and evaluation phases
Help track feedback and revisions throughout the development process
Contribute ideas aligned with market trends and brand identity
Document key steps and learnings to support future product planning
School Programs Swag Bags
Finalize a swag bag project started by a previous intern for school programs
Coordinate with the School Programs Manager and Retail team for ordering, approvals, and delivery
Ensure accurate inventory, branding, and assembly of swag bags
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years
Must submit a current schedule or official transcript
Interns that do not submit a resume AND cover letter will not be considered for this opportunity
Benefits
Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed.
Company
Art and Wellness Enterprises
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is a professional services organization supporting non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard "Rick" Hosley
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
Paige Francis
Chief Information Officer
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