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CompanyTennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corp
LocationNashville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will contribute to a team-based culture focused on respect and collaboration while supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of development events. Responsibilities also include assisting with venue logistics, vendor coordination, preparing donor communications, and understanding best practices for donor experience.
Internship Type
part time regular
Company Size
201
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Since 1980, the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center has welcomed more than 14 million audience members and served more than 1.8 million children and adults with performances at TPAC, teacher resources, professional development opportunities, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. TPAC manages four venues, including Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater, Andrew Johnson Theater, and War Memorial Auditorium, the storied music venue located across 6th Avenue. Each year, TPAC serves several hundred thousand audience members with the HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series, a variety of special engagements, and the productions of three resident artistic companies – Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre. For more information, visit TPAC.org.
About the Role

Position Status: Part-Time 

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt 


Core Values

Inclusion, Creative Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Purposeful Service

Position Overview
Tennessee Performing Arts Center seeks to engage local diverse and dynamic students with an opportunity to experience, learn, and immerse themselves in performing arts center management through an internship experience. TPAC is seeking dynamic and diverse Individuals who are looking for a unique experience, who are interested and eager to learn what it means to have in a career at a performing arts center. All majors are encouraged to apply. However, applicants should have knowledge and experience applicable to the area in which they are seeking an internship.

Internships can range from 8-16 weeks with interns working 10 to 20 hours per week.

Departments Available for Summer 2026
Event Management: Assists in event spaces and its diverse programming calendars including opportunities to work on various shows and events such as Broadway, Comedy, Dance, Music, and Education.
Guest Services: Hands-on experience in customer service, event operations, and theater management by supporting staff with audience services, usher coordination, and front-of-house logistics during performances and special events.
Technical Operations: Supports the backstage and production needs of performances by assisting with lighting, sound, staging, and overall technical setup and operation for a wide range of events.
Arts Education, Camp Crew: Assists with daily operations, event planning, and management of all TPAC summer classes and camps. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a team-based culture focused on respect, communication, inclusivity, and collaboration.
  • Support the planning, coordination, and execution of development events.
  • Create and track event timelines, task lists, and run of show documents.
  • Assist with venue logistics, vendor coordination, guest lists, and on-site support.
  • Assist in preparing donor communications, invitations, acknowledgments, and post-event follow-ups.
  • Understand best practices for donor experience, hospitality, and relationship-building.
  • Observe and support how development staff engage and steward individual donors and sponsors during events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Individuals who are interested and eager to learn what it means to have a career at a performing arts center. 
  • Individuals that are a part of underrepresented identities within performing arts administration and staffing.
  •  All majors are encouraged to apply. 
  • Candidates should have applicable knowledge and experience in the area they are seeking an internship. 
  • Candidates should be rising juniors, rising seniors, or graduate students. 
  • Candidates should be in good standing (academic and conduct) with their institution.

Software and Services Used

  • Momentus Elite, Microsoft Office Suite, Tessitura, ADP, Adobe

 

Frequent Functions and Working Conditions

  • Work in an office environment. 
  • Ability carry and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time. 
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristics.

Key Skills
Event ManagementGuest ServicesTechnical OperationsArts EducationEvent PlanningCustomer ServiceEvent OperationsTheater ManagementAudience ServicesLogisticsProduction SupportLightingSoundStagingCollaborationCommunication
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