Parthenon Internships
The Parthenon is committed to equity and inclusion at all levels. This includes providing guided internships that offer opportunities to future professionals in museum leadership. The Parthenon’s internship program is designed to introduce college students to the varied career paths offered within a museum environment, including education, collections management, and curatorial work.
Fall and spring internships offer academic credit and are for students who are currently enrolled in an academic institution, and are unpaid. Internship periods coincide with the fall and spring semesters.
The Wesley Paine Internship is a paid summer program, that is open to currently enrolled college students, and to recent graduates. Wesley Paine interns will be paid $15 per hour on a bi-weekly basis.
Successful candidates must submit all application materials and complete a background check if selected.
External Funding for Parthenon Internships
The Parthenon is also a potential host institution for applicants interested in the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Elizabeth Bartman Museum Internship, which is a scholarship established in honor of AIA Honorary President Elizabeth Bartman to assist advanced undergraduates, graduate students, or those who have recently completed a master’s degree with the expenses associated with participating in a museum internship. Please note this is an AIA award and is NOT affiliated with the Parthenon; see the AIA website for details. To discuss potential qualifying projects, please contact Director of Education Helen Sanders at helen.sanders@nashville.gov well in advance.