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.

Our organizations’ dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in our values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Diversity is a commitment at Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP. We are fully focused on equity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique.

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.

Internship Overview

Provide support to the Walmart AMP through the summer concert season.  

The Intern will be expected to work in several different departments at the Walmart AMP gaining real work experience.  Areas of interest are Front of House, Back of House, Food and Beverage, and Production.  Walmart AMP Interns are expected to adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality as a representative of the Walmart AMP.   

 The internship program currently requires that the internship be a prearranged and structured learning experience scheduled within a specific timeframe and pre-approved. The experience must be relevant to the intern’s academic and/or professional goals and involve work, research, or other activities which are of value and beneficial to the mission of Walton Arts Center & Walmart AMP.  An internship is performed under the direct supervision of WAC/AMP staff. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have reliable mode of transportation to attend shows. Must be available to work approximately 10-15 hours/week or as the class internship requirements demand.  
• 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 advertising/public relations, journalism, or communications. Interns are encouraged to apply for class credit through their university.

While this is not a paid internship, Walton Arts Center offers a $600 stipend for the semester, reimbursement for mileage and complementary 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