Spring 2027 Public Programs (Paid) Intern

Country Music Foundation Inc • Nashville, TN

1d • $15 - $18 • 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 Museum Services department is responsible for the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and editorial content. In direct support of the Museum’s mission statement, we preserve and protect the Museum’s collections using best practices while incorporating emerging technologies to provide access to these collections and ensure the histories of our collections and the artists associated with them are recorded for the future and reported to the public accurately. Within Museum Services, there are teams of registrars, collections specialists, librarians, archivists, exhibit managers, curators, and writers.

Housed within the Museum Services department, Public Programs is responsible for educating varied audiences about country music through events that target adult audiences. The goal of the Public Programs internship is to gain experience in planning and executing a range of programs intended to educate adult audiences about country music. These programs may include live interviews and performances, concerts, film screenings, and other educational offerings. Under the guidance of the Public Programs team, the intern will learn to help prepare for and facilitate these programs, communicate with Museum visitors and program performers, and write various program support materials. The intern will also undertake administrative duties, attend team meetings, research, and brainstorm ways to support future programming, assist with select online content, and help facilitate other Education or non-public events as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student
• Must be able to work weekends (although weekend hours are required, some of our special programs occur outside of typical Museum hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT), so a flexible schedule is ideal for the intern to gain the most experience with a variety of programs)
• Lift 25 lbs. or less

Nice To Haves

• Seeking a degree in education, music, museum studies, event management, or related field
• Customer service experience
• An interest in country music, or willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Research and write introductions for select programs
• Curate house music playlists for select programs
• Write program entries for web calendar as needed
• Review the web calendar for accuracy and report any inconsistencies
• Assist with “day-of-show” program management
• Artist and production tasks: set-up, escorting performers, taking detailed notes, and other tasks
• Guest and audience service tasks: managing guest lists, scanning tickets as needed, and fielding questions from Museum visitors
• Participate in department meetings
• Research exhibit themes for corresponding programs
• Brainstorm and research program ideas
• Maintain digital records and reports
• Suggest edits to repackage recorded programs as digital content as needed
• Assist with program clip selection for social media as needed
• Lead one weekend of regular programs from advancing with the performers to writing and delivering the introductions in front of the audience

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this position is $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. Field Forward’s goals are to encourage diverse student engagement with the Museum and the broader museum field and to promote educational and professional experience and training to students historically underrepresented in museum and other cultural arts professions. Students must submit an additional application and demonstrate financial need (if applicable) to be considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed