Lead Museum Educator, Arts in Medicine and Wellness

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.

Job Description:

Position Title: Lead Museum Educator, Arts in Medicine and Wellness

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Art in Medicine & Wellbeing

Reports to: Director of Arts in Medicine and Wellbeing

Date Reviewed: 3/12/2026

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.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art seeks a full time Lead Museum Educator for Arts in Medicine and Wellness to join the Learning and Engagement department. This role supports the implementation and delivery of wellness focused, arts-based programs across clinical, educational, and community contexts.

The Lead Museum Educator carries primary responsibility for structured gallery teaching within the Arts in Medicine curriculum, particularly with the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. The role also provides operational coordination and facilitation support for hospital partnerships, Artists in Residence engagements, and revenue generating Art and Wellness programs.

This is a teaching intensive role grounded in disciplined facilitation, preparation, and execution. It complements strategic leadership positions by ensuring consistent, high quality program delivery across medical, clinical, and public environments.

• Lead structured gallery sessions aligned with Arts in Medicine curricula
• Deliver recurring sessions for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, representing the majority of teaching time
• Prepare object selections, prompts, worksheets, and spatial plans for medical cohorts
• Facilitate close looking, discussion, reflective writing, and applied observation with professional learners
• Adapt delivery in real time while maintaining curricular integrity

• Manage scheduling, confirmations, and coordination with AWSOM, Mercy Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, and internal departments
• Prepare materials and coordinate spaces for gallery, studio, clinical, and outdoor programs
• Track attendance and maintain accurate program documentation
• Support evaluation and reporting processes
• Coordinate facilitation logistics for Artists in Residence engagements at Arkansas Children’s Northwest across patients, caregivers, and staff

• Lead and support arts based Continuing Medical Education programs
• Facilitate Working Well Together corporate wellness retreats
• Deliver recurring public wellness programs including Deep Listening Club and Sunday Reset at the Momentary
• Support art and wellness focused offerings such as yoga, tai chi, sound baths, forest bathing, and Coffee and Chill
• Ensure high quality participant experience across fee based and public programs

• Bachelor’s degree in art education, museum studies, studio art, art history, public health, social work, or a related field
• Minimum of three years experience facilitating educational or community-based programs in museum, healthcare, or nonprofit settings
• Demonstrated…