Internship- State Fiscal Project Communications- Fall 2019
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits working on public policy issues affecting low-income families and individuals. It has a national reputation for conducting rigorous research and analysis, developing policy ideas and strategies, shaping a broad array of policy debates at the federal and state levels, and influencing policy outcomes. It works on budget and tax policy, health care, and a range of programs important to low-income people. The Center’s funding comes from private foundations and individuals.
The State Fiscal Project works to ensure that all communities are economically secure and have the opportunity to thrive through responsible state tax and budget policies. In addition, the State Fiscal Project coordinates the State Priorities Partnership, a network of 43 state-level organizations engaged in on-the-ground state fiscal policy work. The State Fiscal Project communications interns will write a bi-weekly newsletter; post content for our online community; track media mentions; assist with prospect research and grant reports, event planning, and database management; and complete other special projects.
Requirements:
- Education: Current undergraduate students or recent graduates with BA/BS. High GPA strongly preferred
- Previous academic and/or work experience in communications, journalism, advocacy, policy, or nonprofits preferred
- Exceptional writing, research, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience with Excel
- Demonstrated interest in economic and/or racial equity and anti-poverty interventions
- Strong interest in CBPP mission a must
Application Deadline: June 1, 2019.
Fall 2019 internship start dates: September 3 or September 16, 2019
International students are welcome to apply. The Center does not provide financial sponsorship for visas or work permits. You must have documentation of work
authorization for the U.S. AND a U.S. Social Security number to be employed by the Center. (Please indicate that you are an international student on the application form.)
Required application materials: Please submit the following application materials.
·Cover letter
· Resume
· Transcripts
· References — contact information for two references
Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Once you submit your application, you will receive an electronic confirmation. Applications submitted by mail or email will not be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted. We are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application. Visit https://www.cbpp.org/careers/internOpens a New Window. for more information about the Center's internship program.
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of any protected status under federal or local law including Minorities/Women/Disabilities/Veterans