Museum Educator, Multigenerational 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. 

Job Description:

Position Title: Museum Educator, Multigenerational Programs

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department: Learning & Engagement, Public Programs

Reports to: Manager, Youth & Family Programs

Date Reviewed: 1/8/26

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 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.

Position Summary:

The Museum Educator, Multigenerational Programs, at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary (CBMO) leads the design and delivery of innovative, inclusive, and engaging programs for audiences of all ages. This full-time role supports a growing portfolio of multigenerational and youth initiatives across both campuses and plays a key role in developing and sustaining collaborations with community partners.

The Educator champions joyful learning, accessibility, and community connection through programs inspired by CBMO’s art, exhibitions, architecture, and natural surroundings. This role requires a deep understanding of childhood development, a commitment to inclusive practices (including neurodiverse engagement), and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners. Flexibility to work evenings, holidays, and weekends is essential.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new and existing youth programming ensuring alignment with institutional goals and audience needs.
• Serve as lead educator for youth programs and seasonal camps including curriculum development and classroom facilitation.
• Lead and support multigenerational events across both campuses such as Family Days, House Parties, exhibition openings, and other programs as assigned.
• Partner with the Community Engagement team to co-develop programs with community organizations.
• Support accessibility initiatives, including sensory-friendly spaces and programming for neurodiverse children.
• Contribute to the development of self-guided resources such as family guides and scavenger hunts.
• Assist with school break programming and drop-in engagements.
• Maintain accurate program documentation for planning, marketing, and evaluation purposes.
• Participate in program evaluation and assessment in collaboration with the Manager of Youth & Family Programs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the training and onboarding of seasonal educators and volunteers.
• Contribute to reporting related to Multigenerational Programs and initiatives.
• Assist with space activations and informal learning environments across both campuses.
• Stay current on trends in childhood development, education, museum learning, and inclusive practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in education, or related field preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• An ability to teach a range of ages and create meaningful connections between the audience and art, nature, architecture and wellness.
• Knowledge of the visual arts and museum pedagogy preferred; knowledge of or willingness to learn about nature and architecture desired.
• Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of museum practices and confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required
• A good sense of humor and a calm demeanor under pressure
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to use or willingness to learn museum applications including Asana, Canva, and camp/class registration software.
• Bilingual (Spanish language) is a plus
• Two years’ experience in planning and presenting educational programs in a museum setting, educational institution, or equivalent experience required.

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: In the work environments described below, position requires utilizing a computer and telephone for prolonged periods of time, interpersonal and written conversation with others, and transporting (up to 20 lbs.). 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, schools, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be reviewed and evaluated in the case of exhibitions exceeding noise levels. Some overnight travel may be necessary.

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.