About the role#
The Outdoor Experience Intern supports the Trails and Grounds team by delivering nature-based educational programs and maintaining outdoor learning environments. This role bridges environmental education, guest engagement, program logistics, and horticultural stewardship. You will gain hands-on experience in program development, volunteer coordination, and cross-departmental collaboration while working in both indoor and outdoor settings.
What you'll do#
- Assist in planning and delivering outdoor educational programs for youth, families, and adults.
- Support guided nature walks, including setup, participant engagement, and cleanup.
- Help develop curriculum materials, interpretive content, and educational resources.
- Assist with workshops and special events that connect art, nature, wellness, and stewardship.
- Create nature-based writing for signs, digital communications, and educational materials.
- Promote conservation practices and sustainable gardening through guest interactions.
- Coordinate landscape and grounds volunteers, including scheduling, training, and task supervision.
- Perform horticultural tasks such as planting, weeding, watering, mulching, and pruning.
- Collaborate with departments like Learning and Engagement, Guest Services, and Facilities.
- Assist with program logistics, including materials preparation, attendance tracking, and equipment organization.
- Collect participant feedback to support program evaluation and improvement.
- Follow safety, risk-management, and weather-related procedures for all outdoor activities.
- Maintain educational tools, natural learning spaces, and shared work areas.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student status with an interest in environmental education, horticulture, outdoor recreation, interpretation, or museum education.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfort engaging with diverse audiences, including children, families, and volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
- Basic proficiency with computers and standard workplace applications.
- Experience with gardening, landscaping, or public programs is preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site).
- Terms: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship at $13.00 per hour.
- Work Schedule: Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with occasional adjustments for events or weather-dependent work.
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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