Government Relations Internship

MNA Government Relations represents a myriad of clients, including businesses and corporations; trade associations and nonprofits, in state legislative and regulatory work in Tennessee. Our firm assists each client in developing a comprehensive strategy to effectively represent its interests and priorities within Tennessee state government.

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong writing skills to be part of a fast-paced environment. We will provide you with opportunities to attend daily legislative sessions at the state capitol and observe and interact with members of state legislature and their staff.

Please note, this is not a typical 9-5 job with a set schedule.

Legislative sessions and committee meetings can be lengthy and scheduling is erratic refore, the ability to work long, irregular hours from January 1 st until May 31st is mandatory.

This is a paid internship. Interns are paid bi-weekly.

On-site or nearby garage parking is also included.

• Attend in-person legislative sessions and committee meetings and provide daily reports
• Create a weekly newsletter
• Schedule legislative appointments with House and Senate members
• Assist with Day On The Hill preparations and appointments
• Provide occasional support with administrative tasks

• Gain an understanding of the state legislature and regulatory process
• Develop research and writing skills
• Strengthen communication skills

• Interest in lobbying, government or law
• Strong writing, research, critical thinking and multi-tasking skills
• Flexibility, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Rising Junior, Senior, or recent graduate from an accredited university

Applicants selected to interview for the internship will be required to attend an in-person interview in Nashville, TN. This is a full-time, in-person internship. Remote work requests cannot be accommodated.