2026 Archives Fall Intern

Job Description:

Intern

Position Title:

Archives Intern

Division:
Learning and Engagement

Department:
Library and Archives

Intern Supervisor:
Archival Fellow

Intern Classification:
Graduate

Date Reviewed:
June 29, 2025

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.

The Archives Intern will assist with the arrangement, digitization, and description of archival collections, gaining hands‑on experience in an art museum setting. Working under the Director of Library and Archives and the Archives Fellow, the Intern will help process the Dr. Francis V. O’Connor Research Collection, comprising artist files, manuscripts, and other papers related to O’Connor’s work on Jackson Pollock and artists of the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration.

The ideal candidate is passionate about archives, art history, American history, and/or digital innovation. Applicants should be willing to acquire knowledge, take initiative, solve problems, and collaborate effectively.

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

• Assist Library and Archives staff with the assessment, arrangement, and stabilization of physical records by creating inventories, conducting research, and rehousing materials
• Digitize archival records; name, describe, and organize digital files
• Assist in the creation of archival database records and collection finding aids
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 Archiv Era) and digitization equipment/software is a plus
• A background check is required
• Must maintain confidentiality of all non‑public museum information
• Possible course credit can be negotiated with Intern’s departmental supervisor

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  August 24thor
  
  September 21st
• Anticipated End Date:
  November 13th or December 12th

Hours:

High School Interns: up to 15 hours a week;
Undergraduate Interns: up to 20 hours a week;
Graduate Interns: up to 25 hours a week

• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor

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 past three years. Students are required to submit a current schedule or an official transcript.

• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor

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.

• High School Interns: $12.00
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00
• Graduate Students: $14.00

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.

• Cover Letter
  - Please answer the following 3 questions in your cover letter.
  • What draws you to archival work, and how have your academic, personal, or professional experiences shaped…