Jobs & Internships
About ThinkTennessee
ThinkTennessee is a nonpartisan, results-oriented think tank based in Nashville. We use research, engagement, and advocacy to help build a state where all Tennesseans are civically engaged and economically secure. At our core, we believe Tennessee thrives when voters have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives and when workers earn enough to support their families.
Our work focuses on advancing policies that empower voters and support working families, as well as providing relevant best practices and accessible research to help Tennessee leaders make informed decisions and drive positive changes in our state.
ThinkTennessee’s office is in downtown Nashville. We provide a flexible, hybrid work environment, with at least two days of in-person work per week.
Internship Program
ThinkTennessee interns will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with our staff and board of directors, as well as other prominent thought leaders, to produce meaningful work.
Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a demonstrated interest in public policy, nonprofit management, communications and/or fundraising, and a willingness to work independently on a variety of tasks. Please note your primary area(s) of interest when applying.
Interns will receive a stipend for their work at a rate of $15 per hour. Please let us know if you would prefer to conduct the internship for academic credit instead of pay. If you are interested in this role for class credit or as a part of a field placement program with additional requirements (e.g., minimum weekly hours), please indicate this in your application form.
Position open to: Undergraduate students
Length and location: Interns will work from ThinkTennessee’s main office in downtown Nashville (or remotely as necessary, though in-person interns are preferred). Interns should be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week for 10-12 weeks. Exact start and end dates of the internship are flexible.
Application Deadline
Spring 2026: November 7, 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. If your school requires you to submit your internship information by a certain date for funding purposes, please specify this in your application.
To apply for this job please submit your resume and cover letter through this online form.
Law Clerk Program
ThinkTennessee law clerks will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with our staff and board of directors, as well as other prominent thought leaders, to perform research to inform meaningful policy work.
Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a demonstrated interest in public policy, and a willingness to work independently on a variety of legal research tasks. Clerks will be supervised by a licensed Tennessee attorney.
Law clerks will receive a stipend for their work at a rate of $20 per hour. ThinkTennessee will support law clerks’ efforts to obtain academic credit or outside funding. Please let us know when applying whether you would be interested in a field placement for academic credit.
Position open to: Current law students interested in public interest law and policy
Length and location: Law clerks will work from ThinkTennessee’s main office in downtown Nashville (or remotely, as necessary). Law clerks should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week for 10-12 weeks. Exact start and end dates of the clerkship are flexible.
Application Deadline:
Spring 2026: November 7, 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. If your school requires you to submit your clerkship or assistantship information by a certain date for funding purposes, please specify this in your application.
To apply for this job please submit your resume and cover letter through this online form.
Research Assistant Program
ThinkTennessee research assistants will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with our staff and board of directors, as well as other prominent thought leaders, to perform research to inform meaningful policy work.
Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a demonstrated interest in public policy and/or nonprofit management, and a willingness to work independently on a variety of tasks.
Research Assistants will receive a stipend for their work at a rate of $20 per hour. ThinkTennessee will also support research assistants’ efforts to obtain academic credit or outside funding.
Position open to: Graduate students in public policy or political science
Length and location: Research assistants will work from ThinkTennessee’s main office in downtown Nashville (or remotely, as necessary). Research assistants should be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week for 10-12 weeks. Exact start and end dates of the assistantship are flexible.
Application Deadline
Spring 2026: November 7, 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. If your school requires you to submit your assistantship information by a certain date for funding purposes, please specify this in your application.
To apply for this job please submit your resume and cover letter through this online form.
