Summer 2026 Museum Education Intern (Paid)

Country Music Foundation • Nashville, TN

3d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Education internship is designed for a commitment of 18-25 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks. The goal is this internship is to provide interdisciplinary Museum-led educational programs and experiences in the Nashville community while gaining greater understanding of the museum education field. Community Programs, a subset of the larger Family and Community Programs team, aims to bring the museum into the broader Nashville community by engaging with families and individuals through hands-on music and art-making programs. Programs occur off-site in the community at festivals, libraries, community centers, and other locations. All sites are within Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties. The Museum Education intern will receive hands-on training from Museum educators, and they will interact directly with diverse 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. The intern will also have the opportunity to engage with on-site youth and family programs, as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student
• Be available to work 18-25 hours per week, flexible between Wednesday-Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in and around Nashville for community outreach programs
• Lift 25 lbs. or less

Nice To Haves

• Interest in museum education, music, American history, and youth-focused program development
• Ability to play one or more instrument
• 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
• Comfortability working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Support community outreach programs in off-site settings like libraries, parks, and festivals
• Assist in administrative tasks related to community outreach programming, including data recording, inventory of supplies, and more
• Set specific, personal goals and work with the Community Outreach Manager to achieve them
• Develop and practice interdepartmental communication skills and general professionalism
• Perform administrative tasks, as needed

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 with demonstrated financial need and students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees