2024 Executive-Special Projects Intern - Summer (Housing/Relocation Assistance Provided)

Job Description:

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.

We are passionate about transforming lives through experiences that encourage the discovery of new ideas, expanded dreams, and inspired actions.

As an intern at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, you will be empowered to think creatively, ask questions, and make suggestions to help move the institution forward.

Position Summary:

The intern selected for this role will be introduced to the world of non-profit management at the executive level and will take part in the cultivation and development of various special projects for guest experiences.The ideal candidate will have an interest or curiosity in non-profit management, executive leadership and will perform high level administrative tasks and or presentations.

Principle Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

*Interns will support organization wide policies and procedures and familiarize themselves with prior and existing measures taken to achieve Crystal Bridges and the Momentary's strategic goals

*Support major projects related to Executive Director's initiatives and strategies including conducting research on various assigned topics

*Assist in the completion of special projects for Crystal Bridges and the Momentary

*Intern will identifyareas of growth for guest experiences, and submit proposal for implementing plans

*Interns will meet with varying departmental strategy members

*Assist in the preparation of stakeholder meetings

*Communicate with internal and external stakeholders

*A high level of discretion and confidentiality is required for this position

This 8-week summer internship commences on June 3, 2024, and ends July 26, 2024. The intern is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. The stipend is paid biweekly. Pay rate for undergraduate students is $13/hr. Pay for graduate students is $14/hr. Housing near Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is provided (Two interns per bedroom).

Relocation assistance will be provided. How will this work? The selected intern for this position will be required to cover the cost of relocation and will be reimbursed within 2 weeks of their internship program's start date.

Minimum Qualifications:

*Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency including Microsoft 365 apps

*Knowledgeable of research methods

*Ability to think critically and analytically

*Ability to multi-task

*Strong organizational and time management skills

*Strong work ethic

*Strong judgment

Schedule:

• Month: June 3rd through July 26th
• Weeks: 8 weeks
• Hours: Up to 40 hours a week
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor

Timeline:

• Applications due: April 15th
• Intern selected by: April 26th
• Anticipated Start Date: June 3rd

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Compensation

• Undergraduate Intern: $13.00 an hour
• Graduate Intern: $14.00 an hour

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 on your first day of work.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans 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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