Darden Copeland for Congress is seeking motivated and energetic interns to join our team ahead of the November 2026 general election. Fresh off a primary win for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, our campaign is heading into what we believe will be one of the most competitive House races in the country this cycle. Interns will gain direct, hands-on experience across field organizing, communications, and campaign operations while working alongside an experienced political staff. Recent internal polling indicates Darden is trialing the Republican incumbent by only 5 points, making this the closest Congressional race in Tennessee this cycle.
Conduct voter outreach through phone banking, text banking, and door-to-door canvassing
Recruit, train, and support campaign volunteers
Maintain and update voter contact data for the campaign
Assist with planning and logistics for campaign events, including rallies, town halls, and house parties
Research district issues, local media coverage, and opponent positions
Provide general administrative and office support
Represent the campaign professionally at community and volunteer events
Morning check-in with field or communications staff to review priorities
Several hours of voter contact work (calls, texts, or canvassing in a target area)
Data entry and voter list management
Preparing materials for an upcoming event or canvass launch
Daily tasks vary depending on where the campaign is in the election cycle (e.g., GOTV pushes, event weeks, volunteer pushes)
Genuine interest in grassroots politics and this campaign
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable engaging directly with voters
Self-motivated, organized, and reliable
Reliable transportation preferred, given canvassing across the district
No prior campaign experience required — training provided
This is an unpaid internship. College credit is available and the campaign will complete any required paperwork or evaluations for your academic program.
Based in Nashville, TN, with travel throughout the 7th District (Davidson, Sumner, Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson, Trousdale, and Macon Counties). Fuel costs will be covered by the campaign. Flexible scheduling available for part-time or full-time interns; internship runs through Election Day, November 3, 2026.