Cheekwood · 13 hours ago
Events Intern - Summer 2026
Nashville,TN,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCheekwood is a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum located in Nashville. They are seeking an Events Intern to gain exposure in the fields of Event Sales, Planning, Coordination, and Execution while applying skills in a real-world environment.
ArtMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Active learning in proactive sales, planning, coordination, and scheduling of a wide variety of events including annual events, corporate events, weddings, fundraisers, networking events, and special interest group meetings
Assisting in the creation of proposals to tailor events specifically to Clients’ needs and accurately represent financial obligation of client
Web based marketing and media – assist with creating, editing, and publishing content to the website, as well as other web-based multimedia marketing tools
Collaborating with a team to become familiar with preparing logistic documents for vendors and staff
Day of event execution as needed; set-up, tear-down, and general coordination of overall event
The supervisor approves all other duties
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in Hospitality and Event Management or related degree program, or recent graduate
This position will be scheduled approximately 20 hours per week for 12 weeks
Organized, yet flexible; able to work varied hours including evenings and weekends
Ability to manage varied duties professionally and work well with staff and vendors
Strong analytical skills; fluent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; CAD software a plus
Excellent oral and written communication
Demonstrated success with multi-tasking & juggling multiple priorities
Self-starter who takes initiative and is highly dependable, polished, and professional when dealing with members, prospective members, sponsors, and executive management
Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
May occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
Preferred
Area of Study: Communications, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Hospitality Management
Benefits
Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts for classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to many local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.
Company
Cheekwood
Cheekwood is a botanical garden and art museum.
Founded in 1929
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jane O. MacLeod
President and CEO
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