Job Opportunities
CURRENT OPENINGS
Event Intern
The Event Intern works primarily with the Director of External Relations to support the planning and execution of Sycamore-hosted events. Duties may include coordinating logistics, managing guest lists and RSVPs, preparing materials, helping with setup and day-of tasks, and supporting event promotion. Current or recent undergraduate and graduate students with strong organizational and communication skills — and an interest in public policy, nonprofit work, or event planning — are encouraged to apply.
This internship is available for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 applicants. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
College credit is optional, and not required. We will provide appropriate documentation if necessary. Interns commit to spending a minimum of 10 hours a week in our downtown Nashville office.
Program Dates
Fall 2025: Mid-August – Late November
Summer 2026: Late May – Early August
Apply by 5:00 p.m. CT on January 30, 2026
About the Sycamore Institute
Founded in 2015, The Sycamore Institute is an independent, nonpartisan public policy center whose mission is to provide accessible, reliable data and research in pursuit of sound, sustainable policies that improve the lives of all Tennesseans.
To Apply:
Please fill out this form expressing your interest. No calls or in-person application submissions please.
Policy Intern
The Policy Intern works primarily with the Deputy Director and Policy Analyst and typically writes a brief or report related to Tennessee state-policy and may help with other research projects, as needed. Duties include carrying out relevant research, analysis, and writing. Original research ideas consistent with Sycamore’s mission and research agenda are welcome. Current or recent undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in state criminal justice, social, health, and/or fiscal policy issues and those with training in statistics and data analysis are encouraged to apply.
We offer internship opportunities each summer, and on a case-by-case basis during the fall and spring semesters. Availability depends on the needs of our projects and organizational capacity at the time. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
College credit is optional, and not required. We will provide appropriate documentation if necessary. Interns commit to spending a minimum of 10 hours a week in our downtown Nashville office.
Program Dates
Summer: Late May – Early August
Apply by 5:00 p.m. CT on January 30, 2026
About the Sycamore Institute
Founded in 2015, The Sycamore Institute is an independent, nonpartisan public policy center whose mission is to provide accessible, reliable data and research in pursuit of sound, sustainable policies that improve the lives of all Tennesseans.
To Apply:
Please fill out this form expressing your interest. No calls or in-person application submissions please.
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