What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Programs Intern - Summer 2025 position at Cheekwood?
Description
Why Cheekwood?
Working at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers you the opportunity to work for one of the most beautiful places in Nashville. Formerly the home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, Cheekwood now serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries. At Cheekwood, you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of roles tailored to your skills and interests. Whether you're passionate about horticulture, art curation, historical preservation, or one of our many other career opportunities, you would have the chance to thrive and make a meaningful impact here. Working in such a place that cherishes its rich history, vibrant art scene, and serene gardens offers a unique blend of fulfillment and inspiration. You'll find yourself in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth, amidst the backdrop of picturesque setting.
Internship Description
The Public Programs internship is for university undergraduate students seeking experience developing and overseeing educational events for the public at a nonprofit museum and botanical garden. The intern works closely with education and public programs staff to implement a variety of activations for all audiences, such as workshops, performances, and seasonal and multi-cultural festivals. In collaboration with the Director of Public Engagement and the Vice President of Education and Outreach, the intern will conceptualize and execute a final project that merges their learning goals with the needs of the Public Programs department. The Public Programs intern is enthusiastic about educational program development, event planning and enjoys working with audiences of all ages. They can adapt quickly, are responsible, collaborative, proactive, detail oriented, and can follow directions without supervision.
About Cheekwood’s Education And Public Programs
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is the 3rd highest-attended destination in Nashville, welcoming 400,000 visitors annually. Cheekwood hosts an exciting portfolio of programming throughout the year that includes an array of live musical performances, community outreach and local partnerships, field trips for students and families, and four multicultural festivals, the Holi Celebration, Black Arts Bash, Japanese Moon Viewing, and El Dia de los Muertos. Additionally, Cheekwood hosts the signature seasonal festivals, Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS.
Responsibilities And Areas Of Focus
Experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Minimum 15 hours/week for up to 16 weeks (maximum of 29 hours/week)
Education
Junior or Senior at the undergraduate level
Area of Study
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with their resume, and a list of 3 references, at least one academic. Start dates may vary based upon department needs and schedule. To apply: https://cheekwood.org/about/join-our-team/. All interns will be required to undergo a background check.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Statement
Cheekwood is committed to embracing, pursuing, and celebrating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility among our board, staff, leadership, partners, vendors, volunteers, members, supporters and visitors.
We will be steadfast in our efforts to welcome people of all races, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, political affiliations, ages and abilities.
We recognize we have much work to do and pledge to pursue new and previously underrepresented ideas, artists, advisors, partners, instructors, innovators and audiences so that all voices can be heard, respected and supported.
Why Cheekwood?
Working at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers you the opportunity to work for one of the most beautiful places in Nashville. Formerly the home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, Cheekwood now serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries. At Cheekwood, you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of roles tailored to your skills and interests. Whether you're passionate about horticulture, art curation, historical preservation, or one of our many other career opportunities, you would have the chance to thrive and make a meaningful impact here. Working in such a place that cherishes its rich history, vibrant art scene, and serene gardens offers a unique blend of fulfillment and inspiration. You'll find yourself in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth, amidst the backdrop of picturesque setting.
Internship Description
The Public Programs internship is for university undergraduate students seeking experience developing and overseeing educational events for the public at a nonprofit museum and botanical garden. The intern works closely with education and public programs staff to implement a variety of activations for all audiences, such as workshops, performances, and seasonal and multi-cultural festivals. In collaboration with the Director of Public Engagement and the Vice President of Education and Outreach, the intern will conceptualize and execute a final project that merges their learning goals with the needs of the Public Programs department. The Public Programs intern is enthusiastic about educational program development, event planning and enjoys working with audiences of all ages. They can adapt quickly, are responsible, collaborative, proactive, detail oriented, and can follow directions without supervision.
About Cheekwood’s Education And Public Programs
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is the 3rd highest-attended destination in Nashville, welcoming 400,000 visitors annually. Cheekwood hosts an exciting portfolio of programming throughout the year that includes an array of live musical performances, community outreach and local partnerships, field trips for students and families, and four multicultural festivals, the Holi Celebration, Black Arts Bash, Japanese Moon Viewing, and El Dia de los Muertos. Additionally, Cheekwood hosts the signature seasonal festivals, Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS.
Responsibilities And Areas Of Focus
- Conduct a semester-long project focused on personal interests, learning goals and departmental needs
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of Cheekwood in Bloom programming
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of additional public programs, such as Holi and the Great Spring Art Hop
- Attend departmental planning meetings as they align with intern’s schedule
- Opportunity to meaningfully interact and Cheekwood staff from different museum departments, such as Marketing, Visitor Services, Curatorial and Development
Experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Event planning and production
- Visitor experience
- Art education
- Event promotion and marketing
- Music business
- Non-profit Management
- Museum studies
Minimum 15 hours/week for up to 16 weeks (maximum of 29 hours/week)
Education
Junior or Senior at the undergraduate level
Area of Study
- Arts or Humanities
- Communication
- Education
- Marketing
- 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, 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 various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with their resume, and a list of 3 references, at least one academic. Start dates may vary based upon department needs and schedule. To apply: https://cheekwood.org/about/join-our-team/. All interns will be required to undergo a background check.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Statement
Cheekwood is committed to embracing, pursuing, and celebrating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility among our board, staff, leadership, partners, vendors, volunteers, members, supporters and visitors.
We will be steadfast in our efforts to welcome people of all races, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, political affiliations, ages and abilities.
We recognize we have much work to do and pledge to pursue new and previously underrepresented ideas, artists, advisors, partners, instructors, innovators and audiences so that all voices can be heard, respected and supported.
- Cheekwood employees have an opportunity to participate in an active Diversity Committee promoting inclusivity and engagement.
