Intern, Art Bridges - Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Company: WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Location: Bentonville
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Intern, Art Bridges - Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Job Title
Intern, Art Bridges - Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Job Description
Art Bridges is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice
Walton. The mission of Art Bridges is to expand access to American
art in all regions across the United States. Since 2017, Art
Bridges has been creating and supporting programs that bring
outstanding works of American art out of storage and into
communities. Art Bridges partners with a growing network of nearly
170 museums of all sizes and locations to provide financial and
strategic support for exhibition development, loans from the Art
Bridges collection, and programs designed to educate, inspire, and
deepen engagement with local audiences. The Art Bridges Collection
represents an expanding vision of American art from the 19th
century to present day and encompasses multiple media and
voices.Preferred candidates will be passionate about expanding
access to art with skills in critical thinking, problem-solving,
research, communications, writing, and building interpersonal
relationships. The intern should possess intellectual curiosity,
flexibility, and openness to give and receive feedback. They will
be interested in American art, community engagement, social
justice, and diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
(DEAI). Applicants must be prepared for a hands-on learning
experience. The intern will have the opportunity to work with
diverse partners, listen, ask questions, adapt, and
collaborate.This 24-week internship will take place during fall
2022 from Aug 29-Nov 18, 2022 and resume for spring 2023 from Jan
23-Apr 14, 2023. The intern will work 10-15 hours per week as
determined by the supervisor and will be paid hourly. The intern
will be reimbursed for mileage when they are required to come into
the officeArt Bridges is committed to a diverse workforce and to
providing training for the next generation of museum professionals.
Students from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged
to apply.Available Internships (one internship per the following
departments):Collections & LoansCuratorialMarketing &
CommunicationsRegistrationFellows ProgramFor full job descriptions
of the above mentioned internships, please visit our website
http://artbridgesfoundation.org/art-bridges-internship-program/Minimum
Attributes of an Ideal Candidate:
Internship Compensation:$14/hr and/or course creditTimeline:
Physical Demands, Work Environment & Requirements:The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of
this opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Other Information:While this internship provides an opportunity to
demonstrate your knowledge, skills and ability, it does not create
any expressed or implied guarantee of future employment with Art
Bridges.All interns will be considered temporary employees and
responsible for all state and federal withholdings from all
earnings and payments. Interns will be ineligible for health &
retirement benefits but will be covered under workers compensation
insurance during the internship duration and while performing
activities for Art Bridges.Vaccination policyIn accordance with our
duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known
hazards, and to do our part in safeguarding the health of our
co-workers and their families as well as the community at large
from COVID-19 that will be reduced by vaccination, we are requiring
all Art Bridges staff and interns to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 by their start date as a condition of employment.
According to the CDC, "fully vaccinated" means it has been two
weeks since a person received the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna
or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. As of March 1, 2022, to be
considered "fully vaccinated" by our organizations, you must
receive a booster. If you are not eligible by this deadline, you
must be boosted when eligible. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), a person is considered "boosted" and
up to date the same day as receiving their booster dose.In
accordance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations,
Art Bridges recognizes that there may be certain circumstances
exempting an employee from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Employees in need of an exemption from this policy due to a
disability, advice of a medical provider, or religious beliefs
inconsistent with vaccination, must contact the HR group at AWE to
initiate the interactive review process within the deadlines
expressed in this policy. Those who receive an exemption will need
to work with AWE HR in order to provide:
We strongly hope this policy decision will help to change the
current landscape of infection rates in our community by creating a
sense of urgency and proactivity. Our desire is to continue to
fulfill our vision of transforming lives through Art Bridges
mission. To do this, our first priority is to create a safe
workplace.Art Bridges' Commitment to DEAIAt Art Bridges, diversity,
equity, accessibility, and inclusion are central to all work and
decisions within our organization. We support our colleagues and
our partners in learning and growing together to make this
important work part of our daily lives.Equal Opportunity
Employment:Art Bridges is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse
workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any
kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities
and veterans 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.
Basic Qualifications
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