About the role#
The Community and Engagement Intern will gain hands-on experience in community building, arts administration, and program production. This role supports both museum-based initiatives and off-site outreach, including the Mobile Art Lab. You will work closely with the Community Engagement team to support programs that serve diverse audiences across Northwest Arkansas.
What you'll do#
- Conduct online research on community engagement and socially engaged art programs.
- Assist with writing invitation emails and developing outreach surveys.
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and creative brainstorms.
- Support teaching artists and staff with program facilitation.
- Provide administrative and program support across Community Engagement initiatives.
- Support Mobile Art Lab activations and outreach events.
- Assist in the setup, facilitation, and breakdown of programs.
- Assist with onsite community partner-focused programs and events.
- Provide support for accessibility and audience outreach.
- Design activity sheets and visual materials.
- Support the development of educational and engagement materials.
What you'll need#
- Interest in community engagement, arts education, or arts administration.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to travel regionally up to 50% of the time.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Canva.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to engaging with diverse audiences.
- Reliable transportation for travel to off-site programs.
Location & details#
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 25, 2027, to April 30, 2027).
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position requires physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds and the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
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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