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Subsidizing Oil Shale: Tracing Federal Support for Oil Shale Development in the United States
November 29, 2012
Work for TCS
We are always looking for talented people to add to our team of investigators, analysts, and advocates. TCS offers paid internships to qualified college students and fellowships to recent college graduates.
CURRENT OPENINGS
INTERNS & FELLOWS – Accepting Applications!
TCS offers paid internships to qualified college students and fellowships to recent college graduates. TCS Interns and Fellows will have the opportunity to:
- Gain a broad perspective and first-hand experience in federal policymaking in Congress and the Executive Branch, media campaigns, and grassroots organizing.
- Develop 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:
- National Security: Advocate for a strong military at a reasonable cost, including opposing deployment of costly national missile defense systems and closing excess bases.
- Transportation & Infrastructure Policy: Promote reform of America's transportation policies and infrastructure investments, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to make them more fiscally responsible, stop wasteful projects, and ensure the long-term viability of our nation's transportation infrastructure.
- Communications: Reach members of the media, such as contacting reporters and editorial boards across the country to ensure positive coverage of TCS issues; help the organization promote its work to greater audiences.
- Energy and Natural Resources Policy: Work on a wide range of issues including alternative and conventional energy, public lands, water, and natural resource management.
- Organization Development: Fundraising is the cornerstone of any nonprofit. We invite interested Interns and Fellows to assist our Development team.
Qualifications and Compensation
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as an ability to function well in a fast-paced working environment. Candidates from all academic disciplines will be considered as long as they have a demonstrated interest in public policy, advocacy, or one of the specific issue areas mentioned above. Candidates interested in working with the Communications Department must have journalism or writing experience.
To be considered for an Internship position, candidates must be currently enrolled in college. Fellowships are open to recent college graduates.
To Apply: Please e-mail a brief cover letter, resume, short (2-5 page) writing sample, and two references to the attention of Human Resources at jobs<at>taxpayer.net. At least one of the two references should be from a former employer. Please, no phone calls.
TCS also partners with several university internship programs. Check with your placement office for opportunities.
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