Public Programs Intern

Housed within the Museum Services department, Public Programs is responsible for educating varied audiences about country music through events that target adult audiences. The goal of the Public Programs internship is to gain experience in planning and executing a range of programs intended to educate adult audiences about country music. These programs may include live interviews and performances, concerts, film screenings, and other educational offerings.

Under the guidance of the Public Programs team, the intern will learn to help prepare for and facilitate these programs, communicate with Museum visitors and program performers, and write various program support materials. The intern will also undertake administrative duties, attend team meetings, research, and brainstorm ways to support future programming, assist with select online content, and help facilitate other Education or non-public events as needed.

Specific Internship Duties:

Weekly Tasks:

• Research and write introductions for select programs
• Curate house music playlists for select programs
• Write program entries for web calendar as needed
• Review the web calendar for accuracy and report any inconsistencies
• Assist with “day-of-show” program management
• Artist and production tasks: set‑up, escorting performers, taking detailed notes, and other tasks
• Guest and audience service tasks: managing guest lists, scanning tickets as needed, and fielding questions from Museum visitors
• Participate in department meetings

Ongoing Tasks:

• Research exhibit themes for corresponding programs
• Brainstorm and research program ideas
• Maintain digital records and reports
• Suggest edits to repackage recorded programs as digital content as needed
• Assist with program clip selection for social media as needed

Special Tasks:

• Lead one weekend of regular programs from advancing with the performers to writing and delivering the introductions in front of the audience

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

Duration:
January 13 – April 9, 2027

Schedule:

PT (25 hours/week max.)

Deadline:
November 2, 2026

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Seeking a degree in education, music, museum studies, event management, or related field
• Customer service experience
• An interest in country music, or willingness to learn

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. CT), so a flexible schedule is ideal for the intern to gain the most experience with a variety of programs)
• Lift 25 lbs. or less

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.

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