Centennial Park Conservancy Programming Internship Application (2026 Spring Semester) - Musicians Corner



Centennial Park Conservancy Programming Internship Application
(2026 Spring Semester)


The Centennial Park Conservancy Programming Team is hiring for 2026! We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have a passion for live events and are seeking hands-on experience in event operations, hospitality, merchandise, or audio production. 

This application is for the 2026 Spring Semester: 
February 3rd - April 27th (Kidsville Family Walk, Nashville Earth Day)

Interns MUST be available Saturday, February 14th and Saturday, April 18th
Interns who successfully complete the Spring semester will be given priority for the Summer and Fall semesters. 
Summer Semester: May 4th - June 29th (Musicians Corner)
Fall Semester: August 17th - October 12th (Musicians Corner, Kidsville Family Festival)


Internship Roles

Event Operations Interns:
  • Load-in and load-out from the CPC warehouse with 6th Man Movers
  • Event infrastructure setup, vendor load-in/load-out (EZ Up Tents, Coolers, Tables, Chairs, Etc)
  • Barbacking at the Pub
  • Cash management for the Pub and Merchandise tent
  • Monitoring artist parking
  • Assist the Programming team as needed
  • Attend 3 hours of office/warehouse hours per week
Event Hospitality Interns: 
  • Event infrastructure setup, backstage setup and tear-down (EZ Up Tents, Coolers, Tables, Chairs, Etc)
  • Artist and staff catering and check-in
  • Concession sales (water and non-alcoholic beverages)
  • Barbacking at the Pub
  • Ensuring a clean, well-stocked backstage area for artists and staff
  • Monitoring artist parking
  • Assist the Programming team as needed
  • Attend 3 hours of office/warehouse hours per week
Event Merchandise Interns:
  • Load-in and load-out from the CPC warehouse with 6th Man Movers
  • Manage merch tents, including setup and teardown (EZ Up Tents, Tables, Chairs, Etc)
  • General event infrastructure setup
  • Sales using square, inventory management
  • Work with the Merchandise Manager to prep inventory
  • Ensure an organized and welcoming environment in the artist merch tent
  • Interact with event attendees and answer questions about the event and the Conservancy (training provided)
  • Attend 3 hours of office/warehouse hours per week
Audio Production Interns:
  • Assist with load-in/load-out, stage setup/tear-down, and facilitating set changes
  • Work closely with the Stage Manager and stage/sound vendor
  • Shadow FOH and Monitor Technicians

These are general guidelines and interns may be asked to help out on site in other roles as needed. We are a small team and everyone pitches in to ensure a successful event. 

Operations, Hospitality, and Merchandise Interns will have one office/warehouse day per week (~3 hours) to reset and restock supplies for each event weekend. This does NOT apply to Audio Production Interns.

This internship averages 85 - 150 hours per semester (depending on the role, semester, weather, etc) so applicants who need 125 - 150 hours for school credit may need to supplement with an additional internship at another organization. 

This is a paid internship at $14/hr. You do not have to receive school credit to participate. This is NOT a remote position and interns must be located in the Middle TN area as of February 2026.

For questions, please contact the Centennial Park Conservancy.

We look forward to receiving your application!

*PLEASE NOTE that our programs are made possible by an amazing team of staff, interns, and volunteers. Interns timely attendance at each event is crucial and availability indicated below will be considered when choosing our team. We hire interns based on the best availability and full commitment to the event season.

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This is NOT a remote position and interns must be located in the Middle TN area as of February 2026. Are you currently living or planning to move to the Middle TN area prior to the start of the season?
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