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Museum Overview:

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 Crystal Bridges People Services Internship is an outstanding opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to round out their portfolio and resume. This opportunity is a real-world, immersive experience with relevant experiences in the Human Resources industry. The People Services Intern will engage in supporting the goals and objectives of the Museum by supporting a variety of work. The opportunities are somewhat customizable to the interest, skills, and goals of the individual selected.

Areas of Support:

The People Services Intern will actively participate and perform duties in the following functional areas:

• Onboarding & Exit Interviews

• Employee Change of Status

• Recruitment Process Audits

• Organizational Development and Training

• DEAI

• Internal Communications

• Performance Management and Recognition

• Database Administration and Analysis

• General administrative support

• Other duties as assigned

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in office and/or remotely with access to reliable internet

• College student, junior or recent graduate

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience performing administrative work preferred

• Dependable and punctual

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, if needed

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Confidence interacting with staff at a variety of levels

• High levels of professionalism and discretion are a must

• A background check is required

  
  

Timeline:

• Applications due by May 6

• Intern selected by May 25

• Anticipated Start Date: June 6

  
  

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• At least one letter of recommendation; please submit a maximum of two.

  
  

Schedule:

• June 6, 2022 through August 12, 2022

• 15-30 hours per week (flexible)

• Weekly schedule to be arranged

  
  

Stipend Program

All internships are paid stipend depending on the number of hours worked. A signed agreement must be submitted to People Service prior to participating in the program.

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 and utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

  
  

• Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment with remote options on occasion. The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

  
  

• If the interns personal equipment is used, the Museum accepts no liability for any damage caused to said equipment while being used for Museum purposes.

  
  

Diversity Internship Program

Crystal Bridges is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing training for the next generation of non-profit professionals. Recognizing the desire and responsibility to support and develop greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts, Crystal Bridges will assertively recruit interns from underrepresented demographics to support our organizations and industrys diversity and inclusion strategic initiatives. Students representing ethnically underrepresented groups in the museum industry are encouraged to apply.