Spring 2027 Museum Education Intern

Collections That Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Collections That Care invites applicants for a Museum Education Internship in Nashville. The role supports the School Programs department, guiding student programs in galleries and classrooms and gaining hands-on museum education experience.

It offers 25 hours/week, 12+ weeks commitment, with compensation of $15/hour for undergraduates and $18/hour for graduates. Flexible schedule within Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm CT. Deadline: 2026-11-02.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student.
• Interest in experiential/museum education is preferred.
• Course work in education, history, or fine arts is desirable.
• Knowledge of country music or willingness to learn is a plus.
• Experience working with children or teaching is beneficial.
• Ability to multitask and stay upbeat and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Assist School Programs manager with daily activities in galleries and classrooms.
• Set personal goals with supervisor and work to achieve them.
• Develop interdepartmental communication and professionalism.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Energetic

Willing to learn

Country music knowledge

Experience with children

Museum education interest

Education/history/fine arts coursework

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Summary

The Museum Education internship is designed for a commitment of 25 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks, flexible within Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST. This internship’s goal is 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 STEAM, College and Career Readiness, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Social and Emotional Learning, and fine arts curriculum for grades pre-K–12.

The Museum Education intern will receive hands-on training from Museum educators, and they will interact directly with student and teacher 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.

Specific Internship Duties:

• Assist the School Programs manager in daily activities such as preparing and facilitating student programs in the Museum galleries and classrooms
• Set specific, personal 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

Key Details

Compensation: $15/hour (undergraduate); $18/hour (graduate)

Duration: January 13 – April 9, 2027

Schedule: PT (25 hours/week max.)

Deadline:November 2, 2026

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student

Preferred Requirements:

• 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

Conditions of Internship:

• Be available to work 20-25 hours per week, flexible between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT.
• Lift 25 lbs. or less

About

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its wide range of audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.