2026 Operations Management Intern : Spring

2026 Operations Management Intern : Spring

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.

The Crystal Bridges Operations Management Internship is an outstanding opportunity for a student to learn about and contribute to museum operations and gain an introduction to the world of non-profit arts management at the executive level. The ideal candidate will have an interest or curiosity in non-profit arts management, executive leadership and will perform high level administrative tasks and or presentations under the guidance of COO and staff. The intern will have a unique chance to work closely with COO and executive team, contributing to operational functions while being exposed to a wide range of departments including Retail, Culinary, Volunteer Services, Protection Services, Guest Services, and Inclusion & Belonging. By the end of the internship, the Operations Management Intern will have developed a strong understanding of the operations of the organization and Operations office while providing important support to our team.

Intern selected by : December 1st

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.

Undergraduate Interns : $13.00

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 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 in 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.

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 accommodation 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. 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.