2026 Archives Intern: Summer (Housing Not Provided)
Art and Wellness EnterprisesBentonville, Arkansas, United States
Posted December 2, 2025
Internship
About the Company
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit charitable organization that explores the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities.
Job Description
The Archives team will be hiring two Archives Interns this summer. The ideal candidate is passionate about archives, art history, American history, and/or digital innovation, and demonstrates a willingness to learn, take initiative, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively.
Requirements
- Academic background in library or information science, art history, or a related field
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Knowledge of Microsoft apps is required; familiarity with archival databases (the museum uses ArchivEra) and digitization equipment/software is a plus
- A background check is required
- Must maintain confidentiality of all non-public museum information
Benefits
- Possible course credit can be negotiated with Intern’s departmental supervisor
- $14.00 compensation for graduate interns