Job Description:

Intern Position Title: Inclusion and Belonging Intern: Spring 2026

Position Type: Part Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Division: Executive

Department: Inclusion and Belonging

Reports to: Director of Inclusion and Belonging

Date Reviewed: 09/22/2025

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 venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where the community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food experiences that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The Inclusion and Belonging Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers an emerging professional the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that advance the museum’s commitment to inclusion and belonging. Working closely with the Inclusion and Belonging team, the intern will support initiatives that foster a welcoming, accessible, and affirming environment for all visitors, staff, and community partners.

Through hands-on project work, research, program support, and collaboration across departments, the intern will gain valuable experience in organizational strategy, community engagement, and inclusive practices within the museum field. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about cultural equity, social impact, and using art as a platform for connection and dialogue.

The Inclusion and Belonging Intern will also have opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and networking with museum professionals, contributing to their growth as future leaders in arts, culture, and inclusion work. The Inclusion and Belonging Internship is ideal for emerging leaders who believe in the power of art to inspire social connection, community belonging, and transformative change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and Writing

• Research best practices
• Assist in writing reports for department initiatives
• Contribute to ongoing projects

Community Engagement (internal and external)

• Support the facilitation of museum advisory councils
• Collaborate with departments across the museum
• Understand components of community development internally and externally

Workplace Culture and Staff Engagement

• Learn about departments and their roles
• Learn about and assist with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Assist with ERG Celebrations
  • Cultural Heritage Months
  • Guest Speakers

Procedures and Structure

• Support accessibility initiatives across the museum
• Develop and facilitate workshops to support staff development
• Assist with facilitating meetings

The intern will work closely with the Director of Inclusion and Belonging to learn and gain real world experience.

Qualifications:

• Interest in learning Crystal Bridges and the Momentary’s organizational polices
• Ability to communicate written and verbal
• Interest in project management
• Strong organizational abilities
• Initiative required
• Ability to research

Timeline:

Intern selected by: December 1st

Schedule:

• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 18, 2026
• Inclement Weather Start Dates: February 2nd or February 9th
• Inclement Weather End Date: May 2, 2026

Hours:

• High School Interns: 15 hours per week
• Undergraduate Interns: 20 hours per week
• Graduate Interns: 25 hours per week
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor
• 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. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Compensation:

• High School Interns: $12.00
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00
• Graduate Students: $14.00
• To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing explicitly state this within the position description. Any housing and/or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be reflected on the intern’s Form W-2. If housing is provided, priority will be given to students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary.

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.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants 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.