2027 Community Programs Summer Intern

About the Role

The Community Programs Internship offers hands-on experience in community building, socially engaged arts practices, arts administration, and program production for diverse audiences. This internship supports both museum-based and off-site initiatives, including the Mobile Art Lab that travels to libraries, Out-of-School programs, and cultural festivals throughout Northwest Arkansas. The intern will work closely with the Community Engagement team, report as program staff, participate in team meetings and ideation sessions. There will be professional development opportunities alongside Interns from other departments. Responsibilities will include a mix of administrative tasks, art program production, teaching support, and outreach efforts.

Key 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 (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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Utilizing a computer and telephone for prolonged periods.
• Good eye/hand coordination, bending, stretching, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds.
• Visual acuity to review written materials.

Timeline

• Anticipated Start Date: May 31, 2027
• Anticipated End Date: July 23, 2027

Schedule

• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor.
• Work is performed on-site (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) in a professional, climate-controlled office environment within a museum setting.
• Flexible schedule may be necessary to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work hours.

Compensation

• High School Interns: $12.00/hour
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00/hour
• Graduate Students: $14.00/hour

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• At least one letter of recommendation (maximum of two)

Location

• Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site)

Note: Housing is contingent upon funding availability and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing will explicitly state this in the position title and description.