About the role#
The Archives Spring Intern will support the Library and Archives team at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. This position offers hands-on experience in an art museum setting, focusing on the arrangement, digitization, and description of archival collections. You will work primarily with born-digital materials and assist with institutional records under the guidance of the Assistant Archivist.
What you'll do#
- Assist staff with the assessment, arrangement, and stabilization of physical records.
- Create inventories, conduct research, and rehouse materials.
- Digitize archival records, including naming, describing, and organizing digital files.
- Help create archival database records and collection finding aids.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited program or graduation within the past three years for bachelor's or master's eligibility.
- Academic background in library or information science, art history, or a related field.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft apps.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all non-public museum information.
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Familiarity with archival databases like ArchivEra and digitization equipment is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
- The internship term runs from January 25, 2027, to April 30, 2027.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds, as well as bending and stretching.
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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