2026 Marketing Intern: Spring

Job Description:

Position Title: Marketing Internship; Spring 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategy Director

Date Reviewed: October 13, 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:

The Marketing Internship with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary is the perfect

opportunity for a college student or recent high school graduate to round out their resume with campaign

development and execution, project management, as well as marketing strategy, and brand management

practices.

The Marketing intern will learn how marketing supports institutional goals and objectives, and successfully position Crystal Bridges and the Momentary to a range of audiences and stakeholders while collaborating across a full team of brand communications, content, creative, production and digital media specialists.

Sample hands-on tactics will include research, planning, asset and information coordination, reporting and promotional support for programs, exhibitions and other offerings. Intern performance will be evaluated on the ability to meet deadlines, follow-through, and contribute workable solutions to marketing challenges.This is the perfect opportunity for an intern studying or interested in studying Communications, Marketing and/or Public Relations! (High School Students aged 16 and up are encouraged to apply.)

The intern selected for this amazing opportunity will gain the following knowledge:

 Participate in brainstorms and discussion aiding in the strategic development and marketing tactics

 Market and Trend research

 Reporting and analysis on marketing activity

 Process and planning documentation maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Strong written and verbal communication skills

 Familiarity with using computers and the Internet as research and communications tools

 Ability to accept and synthesize constructive critique of work

 Intern must sign a confidentiality agreement

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

High School Interns: Up to 15 hours per week; 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:

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.

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.

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.