Events Intern - Spring 2026

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

Events Department internships are designed to expose students to the multi-faceted and high energy field of Event Sales, Planning, Coordination and Execution while providing students with opportunities to apply skills in a real-world environment.

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.
• 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. 

Requirements

Hours/Time Commitment

Minimum 15 hours/week for 12 weeks. (January19, 2026 – May 1, 2026).

Area Of Study

Communications, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Hospitality Management.

Part-Time 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.
• Application Requirements: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with their resume, and a list of 2 references, at least one academic. 

Salary Description $16.00 per hour.