Spring 2027 Museum Education (Paid) Intern

About the role

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and has been called the “Smithsonian of country music.” Chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization documents and interprets the history of country music through a vast collection of artifacts, archival materials, and educational programs. The Museum’s 350,000‑square‑foot facility includes exhibition galleries, archival storage, retail space, event venues, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B, the Taylor Swift Education Center, and performance spaces such as the CMA Theater and Ford Theater. In 2024 the Museum received the National Medal of Arts.

The Museum’s paid internship program is open to full‑time undergraduate and graduate students. Internships provide work‑based learning that introduces students to museum‑related careers and other professions within large cultural organizations. Interns typically work up to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks, with flexibility to accommodate individual university requirements and quarterly educational programs. The program seeks motivated students eager for hands‑on, team‑oriented experiences that advance both their educational goals and the Museum’s mission.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support program preparations, facilitation, evaluation, and assessment
• Attend team meetings
• Research and develop resources to support programming

Requirements

• Currently enrolled, credit‑seeking, and/or degree‑seeking undergraduate or graduate student
• Available to work 20‑25 hours per week, flexible between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or less

Skills

• Interest in experiential/museum education, music, American history, and youth‑focused program development
• Course work in a related field (education, history, fine arts, etc.)
• 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 attitude

Benefits

• Free 24/7 downtown parking or WeGo bus pass
• Complimentary admission to the Museum for the intern
• Two complimentary Museum admission passes for friends and family
• 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 the National Museum of African American Music, the Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and more
• Fun, friendly, and supportive learning environment
• Field Forward stipend: a living and relocation stipend offered to select candidates who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers or demonstrate financial need (additional application required)

Pay

$15 per hour for students pursuing a bachelor's degree; $18 per hour for students pursuing a master's degree or higher.

Schedule

Internship commitment: up to 25 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks, flexible Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST (or CT). The schedule can be adjusted to meet university requirements, with a minimum of 20‑25 hours per week as needed.