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Fiscal Policy Intern
Stand Together. Assist the Fiscal Policy Center’s director with research and writing across fiscal and tax policy issues .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research, writing, and analytical skills in fiscal and tax policy, with a basic understanding of microeconomics and knowledge of budgeting and tax policy. Capable of working independently while engaging in public policy research and communications.
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Research SkillsWriting SkillsAnalytical SkillsKnowledge of BudgetingUnderstanding of Microeconomics
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Hard Skills
ResearchWritingAnalysisBudgetingTax PolicyMicroeconomics
Soft Skills
IndependenceDeadline Management
Industry Keywords
Fiscal PolicyEconomic DevelopmentGovernment FeesTransportation ProgramsHousing ProgramsHealthcare ProgramsEducation ProgramsPublic PolicyCommunity EngagementLegislative Hearings
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist the Fiscal Policy Center’s director with research and writing across fiscal and tax policy issues
- Research state and municipal budgets
- Analyze tax and spending trends
- Research economic development incentives
- Research government fees and enterprises
- Research transportation, housing, healthcare, and education programs
- Attend legislative hearings, community events, or policy discussions
- Gain experience in public policy research and communications
- Interview with non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Early-career professionals including undergraduate, graduate, or law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Geographically located in the United States for the duration of the program
- Authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Interest in free market and limited government policy
- Basic understanding of microeconomics required
- Knowledge of budgeting, tax policy, or accounting preferred
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid experiential learning program
- Professional development
- Leadership training
- Meaningful work experience
- Paid internship
- Opportunities to attend legislative hearings, community events, or policy discussions
- Alternate academic schedules can often be accommodated