Assistant, School Programs

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.

School Visits Assistant

Full‑Time

Non‑Exempt

School Programs

Manager of Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 Students

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 contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. 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 community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.

You belong here: make the most of this moment.

The School Visits Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that all school programs run smoothly from start to finish. This position works directly with visiting schools and operates as the primary liaison between school programs and external educators, scheduling field trips and other school visits in, answering questions, and ensuring teachers have the information they need to prepare for their visit.

The Assistant collaborates with the Strategic Operations team and other internal teams on logistics for school visits, and works closely with Lead Museum Educators to assist with scheduling Museum Educators for tours and workshops. In addition, the School Visits Assistant supports and conducts outreach by maintaining clear and timely communication with teachers and school partners, strengthening relationships, and ensuring their needs are met.

Working in partnership with the Manager for Curriculum and Instruction, the Assistant also engages in proactive outreach to schools and serves as a representative of the museum at community events.

The schedule is typically 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday‑Friday. The School Visits Assistant reports to the Director of School Programs.

• Assist with morning School Visits logistics including, but not limited to, greeting buses, escorting students and chaperones to various locations throughout the museum, providing introductions to school groups including museum rules and expectations, and securing materials for lunch in partnership with Museum Educators, Guest Experience Operations, and Culinary Teams.
• Schedule, coordinate, and liaison to schedule school tours and digital engagements with Museum Educators for on‑site, off‑site, and in‑classroom visits
• Facilitate lunches and escort groups to the bathrooms and trails
• Communicate needs with various departments including education, facilities, and protection services
• Collaborate with the volunteer team to ensure School Visit Ambassadors are available and trained to assist
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of all school visit offerings and materials and serve as a point person for teachers and chaperones

• Coordinate with Strategic Operations, Guest Experience Operations, and Culinary teams to secure lunch materials and support other event needs.
• Coordinate and schedule virtual school tours and digital engagements, serving as the liaison between Museum Educators and external educators.
• Facilitate group logistics during visits, including escorting students and chaperones to lunch, restrooms, and outdoor spaces such as the trails.
• Communicate group needs and logistical updates with internal partners, including Education, Facilities, and Protection Services.
• Partner with the School Programs Coordinator to ensure School Visits Volunteers are…