Tennessee Leaders of Tomorrow Internship
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: How long are internships?
A: A typical internship lasts 8-12 weeks. However, this is at the discretion of the host agency and Department of Human Resources.
Q: What are the locations of the internships?
A: Since Tennessee State Government serves all 95 counties, internships may be located across the state.
Q: What type of job duties would an intern be responsible for?
A: Job duties will be assigned by host agency through a work plan. These duties will align with the intern’s field of study and/or career goals.
Q: Are internships at Tennessee State Government paid positions?
A: The Tennessee Leaders of Tomorrow Internship Program offers both paid and unpaid positions. The matter of compensation is determined by the agency providing the internship positions. This information will be supplied at
the time of application. Applicants are also encouraged to contact educational institutions and other non-profit organizations to apply for assistance as needed.
Q: What are the hours of an internship position at Tennessee State Government?
A: Applicants should expect to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; however, the specific working hours for each position will be agreed upon between the intern and his/her supervisor. At no time should an intern work over 37.5 hours in the same work week. Flexible schedules may be accommodated. This is also at the discretion and management of the responsible agency.
Q: Is specific intern housing available?
A: No. Applicants must arrange for their own housing.
Q: Is political preference a deciding factor in the application review process?
A: No. It is essential, however, that applicants are dedicated to the ideals and mission of Tennessee State Government.
Q: Can I mail a hard copy of my submission?
A: No. Hard copies of submissions cannot be accepted. Only documents submitted via our application portal direction will be reviewed.
Contact the Internship Program
The information below details how to get in touch with any questions you may have about the internship program.
Questions about the Tennessee Leaders of Tomorrow Internship Program or the application process?
E-mail us: TNState.Internships@tn.gov