Summer Camp Assistant

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: Summer Camp Assistant | Summer 2026 Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Division: Public Programs Department: Learning & Engagement Reports to: Manager of Youth and Family Programs Date Reviewed: February 2026

About:

Crystal Bridges & The Momentary: 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 community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.

The Momentary enriches lives through music, art, and food

experience:

s that inspire creativity, build community, and create joy. You belong here, make the most of this moment. Position Summary: The full-time Summer Camp Assistant is an entry-level role within Public Programs in the Learning & Engagement Division. This position includes a high degree of interaction with the public, volunteers, educators, and teaching artists, providing essential support for Crystal Bridges Summer Camps.

Primary

responsibilities:

include classroom setup, registration support, supply organization, and assistance with teaching, behavior support, and daily camp operations. This temporary position runs June 1 – July 24.

• Training week is June 1–5.

Summer Camps take place Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., June 8–July 24, and availability during all camp hours is required. Camps will not be held June 29 – July 3, though optional hours are available for studio reset and organization. The Summer Camp Assistant reports to the Manager of Youth and Family Programs and collaborates closely with the Public Programs team, contracted teaching artists, museum staff, and volunteers.

This is a full-time temporary position. Principal

Responsibilities:

• Assist teaching artists and educators in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, inclusive, and cooperative learning environment.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials, supplies, and equipment for daily camp activities; support classroom setup and end-of-day cleanup.
• Provide instructional support through one-on-one and group assistance during artmaking and camp activities.

Accompany and assist campers during transitions, including drop-off/pick-up, movement across museum campus, and gallery visits.

• Support campers with and without disabilities, helping implement behavior support strategies as needed.

Supervise campers during breaks, lunch, outdoor activities, and in the galleries, maintaining safety and awareness in all situations.

• Perform physical tasks related to daily camp operations, including kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting materials.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding camper information in accordance with legal and organizational guidelines.

Keep accurate and timely records related to camper attendance, behavior notes, and camp operations, as appropriate.

• Identify and report safety concerns; learn and follow museum policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

and

Skills:

Traits,

Skills:

and Abilities Enjoys working with children and youth of all ages. Strong customer service

skills:

and a welcoming, positive demeanor. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Strong planning, time-management, and organizational

skills:

Basic understanding of youth artmaking practices. Effective classroom management and ability to help create a supportive learning environment. Ability to use—or willingness to learn—Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and museum-specific applications such as Asana and class management systems. Understanding of child development and behavior;

experience:

with behavior intervention techniques is a plus. Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and tactfully in both verbal and written forms. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records, conversations, and sensitive information. Ability to build positive and effective relationships with museum staff, interns, teachers, parents/guardians, volunteers, and campers.

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

skills:

are a plus.

Education:

and

Experience:

High School diploma or GED certificate required. Bachelor’s degree in

education:

, art

education:

, art history, museum studies, studio art, child development, or related field preferred.

Education:

and

Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED required; Bachelors preferred. Paid or volunteer

experience:

working with youth in a formal or informal setting Licenses and Certifications: Valid Arkansas driver’s license with clean driving record; willing and able to travel for program development and facilitation. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: Regularly, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently regionally and in communities served. In the work environment described below, position requires working at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching, standing and sitting in the ability to move around galleries, the classrooms, and throughout the museum, including travel on the outdoor trails.

Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job. Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum galleries, art studios, outdoors on the trails, and in communities served. Some evening and weekend hours are required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate. 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.

Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) provides professional support services in the areas of campus management, communications, finance, human resources and technology for these non-profits founded by Alice Walton: Alice L. Walton Foundation is a grant-making institution working to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing access to offerings that improve well-being and create diverse and inclusive communities.

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is a four-year, medical degree-granting program that enhances foundational sciences and clinical practices with a compassionate and whole-person approach to care. The School has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical

Education:

and welcomed its inaugural class in 2025. Art Bridges Foundation works to get great works of American art out of storage and into communities. Through partnerships with museums of all sizes across the United States, it creates and supports arts programs that educate, inspire, and deepen engagement with local audiences.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a museum offering free admission to a world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture and five miles of sculpture and walking trails. Momentary is a satellite contemporary art space to Crystal Bridges. This adaptive reuse project turned a decommissioned cheese factory into a place for visual and performing arts, festivals, artists-in-residence, culinary

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s, and more. Heartland Whole Health Institute is a non-profit that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being by working with health systems, employers, and communities to redesign health care delivery. To view positions open for a specific entity, select company and sort by entity name.