What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Exhibitions Project Management Intern: Spring position at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art?
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.
Job Description:
Position Title: 2026 Exhibitions Project Management Intern: Spring
Position Type: Part Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Division: Curatorial
Department: Exhibitions Planning, Art Management
Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2025
About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:
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:
Position Summary: The Exhibitions Project Management Intern will support the Exhibitions team in coordinating the development and execution of upcoming exhibitions and permanent collection rotations. This role offers hands-on experience in project tracking, interdepartmental communication, and logistical planning in a museum setting. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager of Exhibitions. Expected learning outcomes include experience with the full exhibition lifecycle, cross-departmental collaboration, and project management in a museum setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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:
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.
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.
Job Description:
Position Title: 2026 Exhibitions Project Management Intern: Spring
Position Type: Part Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Division: Curatorial
Department: Exhibitions Planning, Art Management
Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2025
About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:
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:
Position Summary: The Exhibitions Project Management Intern will support the Exhibitions team in coordinating the development and execution of upcoming exhibitions and permanent collection rotations. This role offers hands-on experience in project tracking, interdepartmental communication, and logistical planning in a museum setting. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager of Exhibitions. Expected learning outcomes include experience with the full exhibition lifecycle, cross-departmental collaboration, and project management in a museum setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing exhibition timelines, checklists, and internal calendars
- Support communication across departments (Curatorial, Registration, Prep, Design, AV, etc)
- Help maintain project documents, presentations, loan forms, label copy, layouts, and installation materials
- Attend team meetings, take notes and follow up on action items
- Participate in on-site install prep as scheduling allows
- Interest in exhibition planning, museum operations, or arts administration
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Programs, Asana) a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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
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.
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.
Salary : $13