Staff
Positions
Full-Time
Fellowships & Internships
TCS is
looking for currently enrolled and recently graduated college
students to fill several full-time, paid internships
and fellowships throughout the year.
The summer 2008 internship program is now closed to new applicants.
Students interested in applying for a fall internship or full-time fellowship are encouraged to submit their application.
Politically
independent, TCS works with members of Congress and the Executive
Branch, along with activists of all political philosophies,
to cut wasteful government spending and reduce federal subsidies.
TCS's dynamic approach bridges the gap between liberals and
conservatives to achieve common-sense solutions that streamline
government and make a positive contribution for the taxpayers
of today and tomorrow.
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“Unlike
many Hill internships, Taxpayers has given me hands-on
experience with American politics. Whether researching
appropriations bills, writing policy recommendations,
or helping to negotiate an amendment with a Congressmember's
staff, Taxpayers provides a realistic perspective of
our federal government."
Sagar
Ravi,
Research Intern,
Summer 2005
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TCS
Interns and Fellows will have the opportunity to:
- Gain
a broad perspective and first-hand experience in federal
policy-making in Congress and the Executive Branch, media
campaigns, and grassroots organizing.
- Develop
their skills in writing, policy analysis, critical-thinking,
and political awareness.
- Work
closely with TCS's professional staff to assume real responsibility
in a fast-paced environment on Capitol Hill.
TCS
Interns and Fellows may apply to work in one or more of the
following areas:
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National
Security: Works for a strong military at a reasonable
cost, including opposing deployment of costly national
missile defense systems and closing excess bases.
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Water
Policy: Works to reform water policy and stop wasteful
water projects, including promoting reform of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers into a more fiscally responsible
agency.
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Communications:
Conducts outreach to members of the media on timely issues
of the day and contacts editorial boards across the country
to ensure positive coverage of TCS issues.
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Resources
Policy: Involves work on a wide range of areas
including Forest Service Reform, tranportation policy,
public lands, and energy issues.
- Organization
Development: Fundraising is the cornerstone of
a non-profit, and we invite interested Interns and Fellows
to assist our Development Director.
Qualifications
and Compensation
Strong
written and oral communication skills are essential, as well
as an ability to handle a fast-paced working environment.
Candidates from all academic disciplines will be considered
as long as they have a demonstrated interest in public policy,
activism, or one of the areas mentioned above. Candidates
interested in working with the Communications Department must
have some journalism or writing experience.
To be
considered for an Internship position, candidates must be
currently enrolled college students. Fellowships are open
to recent college graduates. Fellows receive a stipend of
$1,250 per month and are usually assigned to work independently
on a short-term project.
To
Apply: Please
e-mail a brief cover letter, resume, short (2-5 page) writing
sample, and two references (at least one reference from a
former employer) to the attention of Human Resources at jobs@taxpayer.net.
You may also fax the above items to (202) 546-8511. Please,
no phone calls.
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