2023-2024 Internship Dates

Fall 2023: September 13 – December 15 | Applications closed

Spring 2024: January 17 – April 12 | Applications for the spring 2024 internship program are now open!

Summer 2024: May 15 – August 9 | Applications for the summer 2024 internship program are expected to open early February 2024. Please check back for further details, including specific internship opportunities.

Important Dates for the Spring 2024 Internship Program 

• Internship and Field Forward Stipend Applications Due | Monday, October 30 
• Interview Period | Tuesday, October 31 – Tuesday, November 14 
• Internships and Field Forward Stipends Offered | Week of November 20 

Final candidates will be given three days to accept or decline the internship offer. 

• Spring 2024 Internship Dates | Wednesday, January 17 – Friday, April 12

The following internships are available for spring. For more information about each internship and how to apply, please click on the link to the respective internship.

• Development
• Education and Community Engagement: Museum Education
• Education and Community Engagement: Public Programs
• Events and Culinary: Events
• Marketing
• Museum Services: Library and Archives
• Public Relations
• Operations and Sustainability  – Opening Soon

Be sure to visit “How to Apply” for important application information. 

In addition to paid internships, we also offer a limited number of Field Forward living and relocation stipends to college students traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers and students with demonstrated financial need. See “Field Forward Stipend” for more information and how to apply.

How to Apply

Prepare your application

The application process for prospective interns includes: 

– An online application for the specific internship via our internal hiring system, which requires the completion of the following short-answer questions:

• The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a nonprofit organization. Please explain why you want to intern at a nonprofit museum. (1,000 character limit) 
• Please expand upon your resume and cover letter and describe what strengths, skills, or professional experience you possess that would contribute positively to this internship experience. (1,000 character limit) 
• What would you like to learn during this internship, and how would this internship contribute to your future goals and aspirations? (1,000 character limit)

– A resume

– A one-page cover letter; it is recommended that your cover letter explain how your education and experience will contribute positively to this internship and how this internship relates to your academic pursuits and/or career goals.

Please note:

• The application must be completed in one sitting; our system does not allow for the creation of a user account. 
• Do not apply for more than two internship opportunities.  
• Applications that are submitted without a cover letter and resume will be rejected. 
• Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. 

Interviews  

Internship supervisors review all internship applications and invite top applicants to interview for the position. Select applicants are interviewed based on degree path, professional interests, and/or other qualifications applicable to the internship. 

Due to the competitive nature of the Museum’s internship program, a prospective intern will only be contacted if an interview is requested. 

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. All internship offers are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.