Public Programs Intern - Paid Experience in Event Planning

Country Music Hall of Fame; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free downtown parking

WeGo bus pass

Complimentary Museum admission

Two guest passes

Free Hatch Show Print tour

Store/restaurant discounts

Local venue access

Learning environment

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame invites applications for its Paid Public Programs Internship. Open to full‑time college students (undergraduate and graduate), the program offers hands‑on experiences in planning and delivering events, exhibitions, and education within a major cultural institution in Nashville.

The internship runs up to 25 hours per week for 12 weeks, with flexibility for university requirements. Compensation includes hourly pay and additional program perks for interns.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Preferred background in education, music, museum studies, or event management.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weekly Tasks: Research and write introductions for select programs.
• Curate house music playlists for select programs.
• Write program entries for web calendar; review web calendar for accuracy.
• Assist with “day‑of‑show” program management; guest and audience service tasks.
• Lead one weekend of regular programs from advancing with performers to introductions.
• Ongoing Tasks: Research exhibit themes; brainstorm program ideas; maintain digital records.
• Special Tasks: Lead a weekend of regular programs from advancing with performers to introductions.

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Preferred: degree in education, music, museum studies, event management

Customer service experience (preferred)

Job description

The Country Music Hall of Fame invites applications for its Paid Public Programs Internship. Open to full‑time college students (undergraduate and graduate), the program offers hands‑on experiences in planning and delivering events, exhibitions, and education within a major cultural institution in Nashville.

The internship runs up to 25 hours per week for 12 weeks, with flexibility for university requirements. Compensation includes hourly pay and additional program perks for interns.