Job Description:

Position Title: 2025 Operations Management Intern - Summer

Position Type: Intern

Division: Operations

Department: Operations

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Date Reviewed: 12/27/2024

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life and explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action.

Position Summary:

The Crystal Bridges Operations Management Internship is an outstanding opportunity for a student to learn about and contribute to museum operations and gain an introduction to the world of non-profit arts management at the executive level. The ideal candidate will have an interest or curiosity in non-profit arts management, executive leadership and will perform high level administrative tasks and presentations under the guidance of COO and supporting staff.

The intern will have a unique chance to work closely with the COO and executive team, contributing to operational functions while being exposed to a wide range of departments including Retail, Culinary, Volunteer Services, Protection Services, Guest Services, and Inclusion & Belonging.

By the end of the internship, the Operations Management Intern will have developed a strong understanding of the operations of the organization and Operations office while providing important support to our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Interns will support organizational wide policies and procedures and familiarize themselves with prior and existing measures taken to achieve Crystal Bridges and The Momentary’s strategic goals

· Support major projects related to COO’s initiatives and strategies including conducting research on various assigned topics

· Assist in the completion of special projects for Crystal Bridges and The Momentary

· Intern will identify areas of growth and efficiencies for museum operations and submit proposals for implementing plans

· Interns will meet with varying departmental strategy members

· Assist in the preparation of stakeholder meetings

· Communicate with internal and external stakeholders

· Research and assist with preparation of briefing materials on various topics and issue areas

Qualifications:

· Knowledgeable about research methods

· Microsoft Office Suite familiarity

· Ability to multitask

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast paced environment

· Because intern may interact with sensitive personal information, a high level of professionalism and discretion are a must

Timeline:

• Applications due: February 17th
• Intern selected by: March 15th
• Anticipated Start Date: June 2nd
• Anticipated End Date: July 25th

Schedule:

• Dates: June 2nd -July 25th
• Hours: Up to 35 hours a week
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor

Compensation:

• High School: $12.00 an hour
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for file and materials storage as appropriate for the demands of the office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

• Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic files on devices.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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