Hybrid Programming and Learning & Engagement Intern at Walton Arts Center

About Us

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP aspire to be welcoming spaces where people can be their authentic selves. To truly embody our mission, we recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages, in our audiences and within our workforce, volunteers and Board.

Our organization is committed to creating a welcoming environment, guided by our core values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP is focused on promoting fairness and recognizes the value of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe these elements enhance the strength, creativity, and success of our team and the communities we serve.

Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas’ premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington, and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle — see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy. Best of all, it’s a place where everyone is welcome.

Position Overview

Performs support to the Programming and Learning & Engagement Teams and the Walton Arts Center organization.

Principal   Responsibilities (Essential Functions

Work   directly with Directors, Programming and Learning & Engagement and team   members with duties, including but not limited to: 

• Assisting   with administrative details of the department
• Researching   artists and artistic projects
• Assisting in maintenance of artist and agent database   and programming history
• Maintain professional working   relationships with teammates and staff members from other departments
• Perform related duties as assigned   by supervisor 
• Maintain security and safety   requirements as defined by operations guidelines. 
• Maintain compliance with all company   policies and procedures

Minimum   Qualifications

• Must have reliable mode of transportation
• Must be available to work a set schedule each week   (TBD, 10-20 hours/week) 
• High school diploma or GED required

The   work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands   described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to   successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to   enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training, Traits

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and work independently
• Maintain an energetic, positive, professional   attitude.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at   one time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Comfortable with consistently   adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and   confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under pressure   and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing   exemplary customer service
• Strong communications skills and the   ability to interact with many different types of people
• An on-going desire to learn and improve
• Ability to work independently as   well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters   of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to safely and successfully   perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other   federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or   quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular,   punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state   and local standards

Work Experience

Candidates should be   juniors or seniors majoring in a performing arts or related field. Interns   are encouraged to apply for class credit through their university. 

While this is not   a paid internship, Walton Arts Center offers a $800 stipend for the semester,   reimbursement for mileage and complimentary tickets to performances when   available.

Physical

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and  speak clearly (on telephone)
• Must have a working cell phone and  be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work   purposes
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete,   grass, and inclined surfaces. 
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises,   pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events