2027 School Partnerships Spring Intern

Position Title: School Partnerships Internship, Spring

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's mission is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit by uniting the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by Alice Walton, it is a public non-profit charitable organization with free admission. The Momentary is a venue for contemporary music, art, and food, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality.

Position Summary

An enthusiastic and detail-oriented School Partnerships Intern is sought to support the Learning and Engagement team in advancing partnerships with local and regional schools. This internship provides hands-on experience in educational programming, arts integration, and museum-school collaborations. The intern will also lead a special project aligned with their strengths, skills, and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of programs and events related to school partnerships, including arts integration initiatives, teacher workshops, and community art events.
• Support communication efforts with school partners (principals, teachers, district administrators).
• Help develop and curate educational resources and materials for schools in the Crystal Bridges Arts Integration Partnership.
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of meetings, workshops, and training sessions for educators.
• Conduct research and compile reports on best practices in arts education, arts integration, and school-community partnerships.
• Provide administrative support: data entry, maintaining contact lists, scheduling.
• Assist in the evaluation and reporting of partnership outcomes, gathering feedback from school participants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at Crystal Bridges for broader educational initiatives.
• Develop and implement a special project informed by the intern’s academic focus and career aspirations, with guidance from the Program Manager.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience or interest in research, data analysis, statistics, or mathematics.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Dependable and punctual.
• A background check is required.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all information.

Qualifications

• College student (junior or above), recent college graduate, or graduate student.
• To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from one within the past three years.

Timeline

• Anticipated Start Date: January 25, 2027
• Anticipated End Date: April 30, 2027
• Inclement Weather Dates: February 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Schedule

• High School Interns: up to 15 hours a week
• Undergraduate Interns: up to 20 hours a week
• Graduate Interns: up to 25 hours a week
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor.

Compensation

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

Required Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Current class schedule or official transcript (for compensation verification)

Housing

• Contingent upon availability of funding and not guaranteed.
• If provided, housing assistance is taxable income.
• Only students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from Crystal Bridges or The Momentary will be considered for housing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work at a desk, utilizing a computer and telephone for prolonged periods.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Bending and stretching for filing.
• Physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet.
• Visual acuity to review written materials.
• Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces.
• Noise level is usually low to moderate.