Mayor’s Office Internship Program — Internship

The Mayor’s Office Internship Program places enrolled college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the Office of the Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County. Interns work with city officials on local government operations, policy development, civic engagement, communications, administration, and other focus-area projects.

The current Spring 2027 cohort runs in Nashville from January 25 to April 16. A Summer 2027 cohort is scheduled for May 10 to July 30, with its application process expected to begin in late 2026.

Benefits & funding

Paid position at $20 per hour.
Workload of 10–20 hours per week for about 12 weeks.
Practical experience with city officials plus workshops, training sessions, and networking events when available.

Eligibility

Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate college junior or senior, or as a graduate or postgraduate student.
Study Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Youth Development, Political Science, or a related field.
Have strong written and verbal communication, collaborative ability, Microsoft Office proficiency, attention to detail, confidentiality, organizational skills, and an interest in public service.
No nationality, residency, age, gender, or prior-work-experience requirement is stated on the official pages.

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Application process

1
Open the official online application form and enter your contact and college or university information.
2
Select the focus area or areas that interest you.
3
Upload a cover letter explaining your interest in the program and selected area, plus a resume or curriculum vitae.
4
Submit the Spring 2027 application by October 2, 2026.

Program timeline

October 2, 2026
Spring 2027 application deadline.
Spring internship starts.
January 25, 2027
Spring internship ends.
April 16, 2027
Late 2026
Summer 2027 application process is expected to begin.
Summer internship starts.
May 10, 2027
Summer internship ends.
July 30, 2027