Internships

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Internship Program

My staff and I are proud to offer students and recent graduates the opportunity to participate in our Congressional Internship Program, providing an interactive, hands-on learning experience in government, legislative processes, and constituent services. While many assume that congressional internships take place only in Washington, D.C., we want to highlight that we are actively seeking interns for our district offices in Kingsport and Morristown, right here in East Tennessee.

Kingsport Office:
205 Revere Street Kingsport, TN 37660
Morristown Office:
1501 E. Morris Blvd. Suite 12 Morristown, TN 37813

Internships are available on a rotating basis throughout the year. We offer flexible part-time and full-time opportunities with rolling start and completion dates to accommodate student schedules. Our program is perfect for recent high school graduates, college students, or those participating in graduate studies, and we strongly encourage applicants from Tennessee's First Congressional District or those with Tennessee state ties to apply.

In addition to internships, we also offer apprenticeships that serve as an entry point for those not currently enrolled in school but interested in pursuing a career in government service. Ideal candidates for apprenticeships are high school graduates or those who have earned a GED.

Whether you’re considering a local internship in Kingsport, Morristown, or an opportunity in Washington, D.C., all interested students are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please complete the application form below, ensuring you fill out all sections and upload your cover letter and resume. Note: The form contains 9 pages, so be sure to scroll through each section.

For any questions regarding the internship or apprenticeship programs, feel free to contact our offices.

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Constituents who are hard of hearing or use a video phone have the option to choose TDD or VP based on the type of device they are using. This allows our office to respond to them accordingly. The default option 'Voice' is a standard audible telephone.

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