Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE)

Scholars Program Coordinator

Bentonville, AR · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago

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About the role

Through its research programs and services, Crystal Bridges catalyzes the production of new knowledge and understanding, uniting academic research and scholarship with public access and engagement.
The Tyson Scholars of American Art program is a residential research and writing-focused fellowship for interdisciplinary scholars expanding the boundaries of investigation into American art from any time period.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Tyson Scholars program has supported the research and scholarship of more than ninety fellows through academic-year fellowship awards and the Tyson Think Tank, a short-term collaborative fellowship established in 2021.

Provide administrative support for the application and selection processes for Tyson initiatives
Manage arrival and departure of fellows by coordinating housing check-ins and orientations, scheduling tours, ensuring the apartment is stocked with essential supplies, and providing other support
With guidance from the Senior Manager, coordinate and provide logistical support for the Tyson Think Tank and other Tyson Scholar public, academic, and partner programs
Maintain statistics for the Tyson Scholars program
Provide additional administrative support to the Tyson Scholars program, including scheduling meetings, coordinating field trips, and connecting scholars with museum staff
With this growth, the Scholars Program Coordinator will assist with and help to develop new protocols for additional facets of the program.

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.
Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with various deadlines
Ability to work and complete tasks individually as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain stakeholder relationships

BA in art history, American history, or a related discipline
Curiosity about American art and how scholars are telling new stories within the discipline
BA or equivalent experience
1-3 years of work experience coordinating or leading programs and projects, preferably in a museum, library, or academic setting
Demonstrated organization skills with rigorous attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
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Vision abilities required by the job include close vision and color perception
Process stipend payments and invoices
This includes collaborating cross-departmentally with Development, Art Management, Facilities, People Services, Marketing and Communications, and Learning and Engagement

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.
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.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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