Summer 2026 Development Intern (Paid) jobs in United States
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Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum · 10 hours ago

Summer 2026 Development Intern (Paid)

positionNashville, TN
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$15/hr - $18/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is located in downtown Nashville and offers paid internships to college students to promote their educational goals. The Development intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of philanthropy and stewardship, including supporting donor relations, event execution, and grant research.

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Responsibilities

Support donor/constituent stewardship, benefit fulfillment, and acknowledgement processes for corporate partnership program, Museum membership program, major gifts, and events
Work within the constituent relationship management database (Tessitura) to enter and maintain data essential to Development outreach and organization
Assist corporate partnership program with management of in-kind partnership trade allotments and inventory
Assist Museum membership program with customer service, retention and renewal solicitation, and benefit fulfillment
Help with execution of internal Museum events such as private exhibit openings, donor events, and major fundraisers
Complete research to support charitable solicitation of major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and fundraising events
Lend general administrative assistance to Development staff

Qualification

Grant researchConstituent relationship managementEvent managementNonprofit managementCustomer serviceInterest in country musicTeam-orientedCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Free 24/7 downtown parking or WeGo bus pass
Complimentary admission to the Museum for yourself
Two complimentary Museum admission passes for friends and family use
Free guided tour of Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B, and the Museum’s galleries
Discounts at Museum stores and restaurants
Free or discounted entry to local venues including: National Museum of African American Music, the Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and more!
Fun, friendly, and supportive learning environment

Company

Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum

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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the non-profit, educational Country Music Foundation (CMF).
dateFounded in 1967
location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
GRAMMY Museum
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Heather Reed
Director of Facilities
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