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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art · 1 day ago

2026 Internship Program Development Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)

Bentonville, AR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$13/hr - $14/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit charitable organization dedicated to celebrating the American spirit through art. The Internship Program Development Intern will assist in the growth and sustainability of the internship program, focusing on recruitment, community engagement, and professional development initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling recruitment activities, including outreach to universities, colleges, and community organizations

Support the development of internship position descriptions and inventories

Help maintain and update the internship program webpage, including testimonials and FAQs

Assist in planning and executing professional development events (e.g., Coffee & Croissant Chats, Connect NWA Series)

Conduct research on best practices for internship programs and workforce development

Support communication efforts, including drafting emails and creating marketing materials

Assist with data entry and reporting for quarterly and annual program metrics

Participate in orientation and onboarding processes for interns

Help organize and facilitate supervisor training sessions and best practices meetings

Provide administrative support for scheduling, budgeting, and program documentation

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteData Management & ReportingEvent SupportPhotographySocial Media CoverageWillingness to learnGuest serviceDependablePunctualTime ManagementCreative ContributionCommunication skills

Required

Microsoft Office Suite

Time Management

Data Management & Reporting

Excellent guest service and communication skills

Dependable and punctual

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours

Must maintain confidentiality of information as required

Intern MUST work flexible hours that will include some nights and weekends

A background check is required

Must maintain confidentiality of all information

To qualify for bachelor's or master's hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years

Preferred

Experience in Photography, and Social Media Coverage preferred

Event Support: Assist with planning and execution of intern programming and networking events. Be prepared to help with setup, photography, and social media coverage

Willingness to learn: Approach the internship as a learning experience. Be open to feedback and willing to develop new skills in program management, outreach, and digital content creation

Creative Contribution: Bring fresh ideas for program visibility, intern engagement, and professional development activities. Use creativity to solve problems and improve processes