Summer 2026 Walton Arts Center Events-Hospitality Internship

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: R elevance; I nclusivity; S ustainability; E xcellence. 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 Provide hospitality and event support to the Events Department. Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Work directly with the Events Department to plan and execute client, internal and special events. This includes but is not limited to the following events:

Fundraisers:

Art of Wine This position will manage a designated sector of the fundraiser from start to finish, including planning, on site execution, and post event reporting.

Internal Events:

Volunteer Appreciation Night, ARTeacher and AWE Summer Institute Broadway Add-Ons:

Cocktail Classes Client Events:

Weddings Banquets As a part of the team your role will execute the following functions: Participating in the planning and execution of events. Attend any meetings or client walkthroughs with Events Team while in office. Sourcing and purchasing event supplies. Attending and working shows or events. Communicating in a timely manner. Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, and patrons. Research event industry trends and report on them at the end of the semester. 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