Spring 2027 Operations and Sustainability Intern

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

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking an Operations and Sustainability intern to work with the Director of Operations & Sustainability, gaining hands-on experience in sustainability initiatives, waste management, and event support within the Museum environment.

You will assist in data tracking, guest assistance for proper waste disposal, volunteer engagement, installation of an employee wellness garden, and light setup tasks for events and programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.
• Preferred: sustainability, environmental science, museum studies, event management or related field.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Operations & Sustainability in managing waste diversion initiatives and tracking related data.
• Provide assistance to Museum guests and colleagues to ensure proper waste disposal.
• Engage in volunteer opportunities.
• Aid in the installation of an employee wellness garden.
• Support the department in the minor set-up of tables, chairs, banners, stage, pipe and drape, and other miscellaneous auxiliary equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Summary

The Operations and Sustainability intern will work alongside the Director of Operations & Sustainability to promote sustainability and green initiatives across the Museum. The goal of this internship is for the intern to learn about and understand the execution of Museum operations, including waste diversion and disposal, an employee wellness garden project, and event set-up.

Specific Internship Duties:

• Assist the Director of Operations & Sustainability in managing waste diversion initiatives and tracking related data
• Provide assistance to Museum guests and colleagues to ensure proper waste disposal
• Engage in volunteer opportunities
• Aid in the installation of an employee wellness garden
• Support the department in the minor set-up of tables, chairs, banners, stage, pipe and drape, and other miscellaneous auxiliary equipment

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:

• Seeking a degree in sustainability, environmental science, museum studies, event management, or related field
• Customer service experience
• Upbeat, energetic, and flexible

Conditions of Internship:

• 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. CST), so a flexible schedule is ideal for the intern to gain the most experience with a variety of programs)
• Lift 50 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.