Summary

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.

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:

• 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

Compensation

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

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