Spring Internship 2027
Nashville Sports CouncilInternship Dates: January 20, 2027 to April 26, 2027
Intern candidates must be current college or graduate school students. This internship is unpaid and is for course credit only. Please do not apply if you are not a current student or will be able to receive course credit - we are unable to make exceptions for this position.
This internship is an in-person, full-time (40 hrs / week) position. If you have any scheduled classes or prior obligations between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying.
Requirements (Please do not apply if you are unable to meet any of these requirements):
- Must be a rising college junior, senior or graduate student
- Must be able to receive course credit (since this internship is unpaid)
- Able to work part-time, in-office (located in Nashville, TN)
Internship Description:
Intern candidates will select their preferred department (Events & Operations, Digital Marketing, or Strategic Partnerships) for the semester and work with the department head throughout the semester. However, all internships are well-rounded, and interns will be working on projects for all departments throughout the semester. All interns will receive live event experience and will play an active role in the planning stages of the annual fundraiser and member events.
Strategic Partnerships Duties:
- Assist with corporate and individual membership campaigns
- Update GlueUp CRM database for membership program
- Collect and manage RSVPs for member activities and events
- Assist with planning and executing member events and Young Professionals Events
Digital Media & Marketing Duties:
- Assist in creating dynamic digital content for social media, including photography, short-form video editing, and graphic design for the annual NSC Golf Tournament and additional member events.
- Support the development and management of social media calendars and platforms for NSC, MCB and partner events, helping drive engagement and awareness.
- Analyze social media and marketing campaign performance to identify successes, trends, and areas for improvement to present actionable insights.
- Design educational and insightful decks/presentations on social analytics, partner communications, campaign pitches and more.
- Craft engaging weekly newsletters for member database to keep audiences informed and connected.
- Maintain and analyze content and data for NSC and MCB websites, ensuring accuracy, usability, and optimized user experience.
- Assist with marketing strategies through social media, e-marketing, and website promotion to support the growth of NSC and partner events.
Events & Operations:
- Assist with the overall strategy of Sports Council events by assisting with bids, site visits, research etc.
- Have an active role in event day execution and management, specifically our annual fundraiser and member events.
- Have active role in event day execution and management of member events and large events, including the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
- Assist with recruiting and overseeing ball crew volunteers for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament
- Assist with recruiting groups to volunteer for water stations for the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
- Attend site visits and planning meetings with staff
- Assist with the volunteer program, including recruitment, training and on-site management.
- Execute projects, assignments, and general administrative duties as assigned by staff
- Other duties for Nashville Sports Council and Music City Bowl as required
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.