Public Programs Intern — Spring 2027, Part-Time

Job overview

The Public Programs Intern — Spring 2027, Part-Time role is onsite in Nashville, TN, at $17 per hour. Cheekwood is a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum that welcomes visitors and presents public programs and seasonal festivals. The intern works with education and public programs staff to prepare and deliver events for varied audiences, including workshops, performances, and festivals. A semester-long project connects the intern’s learning goals with the department’s needs; the internship runs January 25 through April 30, 2027, for 15 hours per week over 12 weeks.

What you'll do

• Conduct a semester-long project
• assist with preparation and implementation of Cheekwood in Bloom and other public programs, including Holi and the Great Spring Art Hop
• attend departmental planning meetings as schedule permits
• interact with staff across museum departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public programs intern

spring 2027

part-time

nashville tn

cheekwood

museum

botanical garden

event planning

public programs

$17/hr

15 hours/week

january–april 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Cheekwood membership, discounts on classes, ticketed events, and gift shop purchases, plus reciprocal admission to participating gardens and local cultural, historical, and art institutions.

Why this role

The part-time internship includes a Cheekwood membership, event and gift shop discounts, and reciprocal admission to participating gardens and cultural institutions.

About the employer

CHEEKWOOD is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.