Michaela Barnett's campaign is a dynamic, scrappy, grassroots-driven effort to flip TN-02 blue and create real change in our district while we do it. This district is the longest held red seat in the country with Republicans consistently winning 60%+ of the vote. However, this year is our opportunity to be bold, creative, and contribute to a dynamic, lasting movement to build a better future for East Tennessee.
You'll gain hands-on experience working on a campaign, access to the candidate and senior staff, and our support when you're ready for a reference. We also offer weekly interactive professional development sessions and trainings with experts and local leaders. Through this internship, you will develop valuable capabilities and connections that translate beyond the political space.
Please be aware that this is an internship with a modest stipend, the focused of which is helping young East Tennesseans learn the skills and knowledge necessary to support Democratic campaigns up and down the ballot.
Schedule:
The internship program runs for 9 weeks: June 16th through August 13th
Interns will work ~15 hours per week, with core work hours being Tuesday - Thursday afternoons
This is primarily an in-person role. Tuesdays will have our interactive professional development sessions and trainings
Other Key Details:
There are four tracks for internships: Field, Current Events, Social Media, and Opposition Research
Every intern will also complete a capstone project related to their track and their personal interests
As noted, this internship includes a modest stipend – we offer $200 to help cover gas and other expenses. If you are looking for a paid role, we aren't hiring right now but we'd love to keep your resume on file for our next round of paid organizers. Email that to field@michaelafortennessee.com. If you're just looking to volunteer, please fill out our volunteer form here.