Fall 2026 Development Intern

Website Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Summary

The Development intern will be a part of and work alongside the Development team. The goal of this internship is for the intern to learn the various aspects of philanthropy and stewardship at a major museum. The intern will gain hands-on experience in: hosting Museum events, grant research, donor and constituent support, corporate partnerships, memberships, and major gifts.

Key Details

  • Term: 12 weeks (September 16 – December 11, 2026)
  • Schedule: 25 hours per week
  • Interview Period: Tuesday, July 7 – Tuesday, July 28
  • Positions Offered: Week of August 3
Deadline: July 6, 2026

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Requirements:

  • Interest and/or previous experience in nonprofit organizations and fundraising, arts and cultural institutions, and/or country music history
  • Pursuing degree or coursework in business, nonprofit management, museum administration, music, communications, or a related field

Conditions of Internship:

  • Internship hours are between Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT; must be available to work select evenings and weekends for special events
  • Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

Compensation

$15 per hour (undergraduate); $18 per hour (graduate)


About

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation.


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