Museum Sales and Tourism Intern
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has an opening for an unpaid internship in the Museum Sales Department.
Field Forward stipends are available. To learn more, please visit: CountryMusicHallofFame.org/Internships
Company Overview: 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. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.
Departmental Overview: The Museum Sales and Tourism Department creates products to attract new audiences and inspire loyalty through engaging interaction and effective educational communication while providing vital revenue for the museum. Through B2B and B2C relationships, the department is responsible for all admission revenue lines at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print.
Internship Overview: The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum offers unpaid internships that advance the educational goals of the student as well as the museum’s mission. Internships are designed for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks with consideration given to individual university requirements. Additional adjustments to the 12-week, 20-hour schedule will be at the discretion of the internship supervisor. Educational programs which operate on a quarterly basis will be accommodated. Motivated students who are seeking hands-on experiences in a team-oriented environment will find excellent opportunities at the museum.
The Museum Sales and Tourism Intern will rotate throughout the department, shadowing and learning the different aspects of each area. They will be responsible for conducting client research, printing CDs, preparing thank you gifts, and completing other various projects. This position will report to the associate director of Museum Sales. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, motivated individual who is always looking to learn and take initiative in completing tasks; a service-oriented person with a willingness to help others. They will be detail-oriented and possess a can-do attitude.
Specific Internship Duties:
- Shadow programs as well as tours of Historic RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print
- Attend meetings as needed with Guest Relations team
- Shadow sales and service managers during client site visits
- Assist with administrative and clerical duties for the Museum Sales Department, including data entry, printing materials, research of regional clients, schools, assisted living communities, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a college or university
Preferred Qualifications:
- Junior or senior level college students
- Events, Hospitality, Tourism majors preferred
Essential Competencies (Knowledge, skills and abilities needed for success in the position):
- Ability to multitask and problem solve
- Upbeat, energetic, and flexible
- Customer service minded
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Conditions of Internship:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Some hours may be before or after 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
- Must be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week
- Must pass a background check
Notes to Applicant:
- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique, and we believe that fostering a culture of inclusion is essential to institutional excellence. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively seeking opportunities to learn about and establish practices that further facilitate equity. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
- We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-verify processes, as required for position.
- Due to the high volume of applications received for internships, hiring managers may only contact you if they are interested in scheduling an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about your status in the search.
- Please upload a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.
- Applications are only accepted online on our career page: https://countrymusichalloffame.org/index.php/contentpages/employment