Fall 2026 Museum Education (Paid) Intern

Country Music Foundation•Nashville, TN

20h•Onsite

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 Education Department is charged with the mission of educating varied audiences about country music, developing programs and resources that illuminate the stories, themes, and music explored in the Museum’s galleries. Traditionally serving more than 120,000 people per year through 2,000+ programs, the Education Department supports students of all ages, from school groups and families who engage in hands-on learning activities to general Museum guests who experience performance presentations during their visit. The goal of this internship is for the intern to engage in a variety of interdisciplinary educational experiences in a museum environment through the School Programs Department. School Programs provide dynamic, interdisciplinary learning experiences that support curriculum standards in core subject areas, such as STEAM, College and Career Readiness, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Social and Emotional Learning, and fine arts curriculum for grades K–12. The Museum Education intern will receive hands-on training from Museum educators, and they will interact directly with student, teacher, and family audiences. The intern will assist with program delivery and facilitation, support program preparations, facilitate administrative tasks, support evaluation and assessment, attend team meetings, and research and develop resources to support programming.

Requirements

Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student
Availability to work a flexible schedule, within Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Lift 25 lbs. or less

Nice To Haves

Interest in experiential/museum education, music, American history, and youth-focused program development, with course work in a related field
Experience or course work in education, history, and/or the fine arts
Knowledge of country music, or willingness to learn
Experience working with children and/or teaching
Ability to multitask and solve problems
Upbeat and energetic

Responsibilities

Assist the School Programs team in daily activities, such as preparing and facilitating student programs in the Museum galleries and classrooms
Set specific, personal and professional goals and work with the School Programs Manager to achieve them
Develop and practice interdepartmental communication skills and general professionalism
Perform administrative tasks as needed

Benefits

$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 (for select candidates, in addition to paid internship, to support students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers and students with demonstrated financial need)