Fall 2026 Events (Paid) Intern
About The Position
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum offers paid internships to full-time college students (undergraduate and graduate) that advance the educational goals of the intern and help to promote the Museum’s mission. The Museum’s internship program offers work-based learning opportunities that introduce college students to museum-related careers and other professions found in large cultural organizations. Internships are designed for a maximum commitment of 25 hours per week for 12 weeks with consideration given to individual university requirements. Additional adjustments to the 12-week, 25-hour schedule will be at the discretion of the internship supervisor. Educational programs which operate on a quarterly basis may be accommodated. Motivated students who are seeking hands-on experiences in a team-oriented environment will find excellent opportunities at the Museum. The Events and Culinary department is comprised of six sectors: Sales, Services, Entertainment, Catering, Banquets, and Administration. It plans and executes approximately 1,500 internal and external events per year. The Events and Culinary team offer unique, incomparable experiences designed to foster community and give an authentic connection to the story of country music, while also providing vital revenue for the Museum. The goal of this internship is to familiarize the intern with various aspects of events administration. The intern will rotate throughout the Events and Culinary department shadowing and learning the different aspects of each area: from entering and maintaining event information in CRM software to planning and managing internal events. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, motivated individual who is always looking to learn and take initiative in completing tasks—a service-oriented person with a willingness to help others. They will be detail-oriented and possess a can-do attitude.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student
- Ability to multitask and problem solve
- Upbeat, energetic, and flexible
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Some internship hours may be before or after the regular Museum hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
- Lift 25 lbs. or less
Nice To Haves
- Junior or senior level college student
- Events, hospitality, music business and management majors preferred
Responsibilities
- Shadow at events before, during, and after Museum hours
- Attend weekly Events Department meetings to learn the skills needed to communicate the execution of events to other Museum departments
- Shadow sales and service managers during client site visits to learn skills used in selling the Museum’s spaces and services
- Assist with administrative and clerical duties, including data entry, preparation of contracts, billing, compiling weekly event reports, and other various projects
Benefits
- Hourly rate of $15/hr. for students pursuing a bachelor's degree; $18/hr. for students pursuing a master's degree or higher
- Free 24/7 downtown parking or WeGo bus pass
- Complimentary admission to the Museum for yourself
- Two complimentary Museum admission passes for friends and family use
- Free guided tour of Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B, and the Museum’s galleries
- Discounts at Museum stores and restaurants
- Free or discounted entry to local venues including: National Museum of African American Music, the Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and more!
- Fun, friendly, and supportive learning environment
- Field Forward Stipend: Field Forward is a living and relocation stipend, offered to select candidates in addition to the paid internship, that supports students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers and students with demonstrated financial need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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