Visitor Services Internship Program

What type of experiences should a Visitor Services Intern expect?
Interns with Visitor Services at the Mississippi State Capitol work with staff and volunteers to greet visitors, conduct tours, and provide helpful information regarding the Capitol and the State of Mississippi while remaining neutral regarding politics.

Interns gain practical experience in a professional atmosphere that will relate to several academic goals and/or career paths, such as education, public relations, history, architecture, communications, art, hospitality management, and comparable fields.

Who can intern with Visitor Services at the Mississippi State Capitol?
Visitor Services offers two options for internship: stipend (paid) internships for $12/hrs with limited hours, or non-stipend (unpaid) internships for college/university students (18+) who seek academic credit only. Interns follow criteria set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Important Deadlines:

                Applying for 2025 Fall Internship: July 31, 2025

                Applying for 2026 Spring Internship: October 31, 2025

                Applying for 2026 Summer Internship: March 31, 2026

Important Note: If you schedule an interview and are a no call/no show for your interview, you will not be considered for the internship. There will be no rescheduling unless you have proof of a valid excuse.

How do I apply for an internship with Visitor Services at the Mississippi State Capitol?
1. Read Internship job description here.
2. Complete the Internship Application here.   
3. Required: resume with at least two professional references not related to you emailed to akincses@house.ms.gov.
4. Interview with Visitor Services staff who will supervise the internship.
5. If invited to intern, attend a required Visitor Services Intern Orientation (will count as first day of work).
7. If invited to intern for Academic Credit only by Visitor Services, complete, acquire signatures, and return the Intern Academic Credit Agreement.
8. Sign all necessary Visitor Services paperwork and coordinate the Intern Learning Plan with Visitor Services Supervisor.
9. Intern will then be officially placed as a Visitor Services Intern at the Mississippi State Capitol.