About the role#
The Donor and Museum Relations (DMR) intern supports the advancement team at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary. This role focuses on donor stewardship, event logistics, and administrative support. You will contribute to high-profile donor engagements and public programs during a significant period of institutional growth. This is a paid, on-site summer internship for 2027.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate detailed itineraries for high-level guests in collaboration with the DMR and development team.
- Support high-profile donor events by drafting internal briefings, managing RSVP lists, and providing on-site assistance.
- Create itineraries and briefing documents for donor tours.
- Update and use the Tessitura CRM database.
- Assist in developing mailing lists and creating invitations using tools like Paperless Post and Canva.
- Support the travel program by researching sites and creating biographies, maps, and schedules.
- Attend and assist with events such as Directors Receptions and Momentary Music on the Green concerts.
- Handle other donor stewardship tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Strong writing and editing skills with excellent verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
- A high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Willingness to learn donor-centric stewardship and event management strategies.
- Confidence when interacting with staff and donors at various levels.
- Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Experience in administrative work is preferred.
- College student at a sophomore level or above is preferred.
- To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 31 to July 23).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $13.00 per hour for undergraduate students; $14.00 per hour for graduate students.
- Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, with a schedule arranged with your supervisor.
- Requirements: Physical ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods, bend and stretch for filing, and lift at least 25 pounds.
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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