About the role#
The 2026 Archives Fall Intern will assist with the arrangement, digitization, and description of archival collections. This role provides hands-on experience in an art museum setting, specifically working with the Dr. Francis V. O’Connor Research Collection. This collection includes artist files, manuscripts, and papers related to Jackson Pollock and artists of the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration.
What you'll do#
- Assist Library and Archives staff with the assessment, arrangement, and stabilization of physical records.
- Create inventories, conduct research on materials, and rehouse records.
- Digitize archival records, including naming, describing, and organizing digital files.
- Assist in the creation of archival database records and collection finding aids.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- An academic background in library or information science, art history, or a related field.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft apps.
- Familiarity with archival databases and digitization equipment or software is a plus.
- A dependable and punctual approach to work.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds to a height of three feet and perform tasks requiring bending and stretching.
Location & details#
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Art and Wellness Enterprises
Art and Wellness Enterprises is a professional services firm based in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company employs between 51 and 200 people. It provides administrative and operational support to non-profits founded by Alice Walton. These affiliates include the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Heartland Whole Health Institute. The firm manages functions such as accounting, human resources, information technology, and legal services.
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