Job Description

2026 Hospitality Intern: Spring

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a 'living room' where the community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food experiences that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment.

Position Summary

The 2026 Hospitality intern can expect to:

• Gain familiarity with organizational policies and procedures and understand how they support the strategic goals of Crystal Bridges and The Momentary.
• Contribute to key initiatives led by the Director of Hospitality by assisting with research and support on hospitality-related topics.
• Help execute special projects that enhance operational excellence across both institutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve hospitality operations and propose actionable solutions for increased efficiency and service quality.
• Participate in meetings with team members from various departments to learn about strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and external partners, ensuring a welcoming and informed experience for all.
• Research and help prepare briefing materials on hospitality trends, visitor engagement strategies, and service innovations.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite familiarity
• Knowledgeable about research methods
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Ability to multitask
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Because intern may interact with sensitive personal information, a high level of professionalism and discretion are a must. Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in a university degree program.

Timeline

• Intern selected by: December 1st

Schedule

• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 18, 2026
• Inclement Weather Start Dates: February 2nd or February 9th
• Inclement Weather End Date: May 2, 2026
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor
• Undergraduate Interns: up to 20 hours per week

• To qualify for bachelor's or master's hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Compensation

• Undergraduate Interns: $13.00

• To qualify for bachelor's or master's compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years. Students will be required to submit a current schedule or official transcript.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Housing

Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed. Internships that include housing explicitly state this within the position description. Any housing and/or relocation assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be reflected on the intern's Form W-2. If housing is provided, priority will be given to students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for file and materials storage as appropriate for the demands of the office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.
• Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

If the intern's personal equipment is used, the museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for museum purposes, nor loss or corruption of electronic files on devices.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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