We are looking for talented people to add to our team of investigators, analysts, and advocates. TCS offers internships to qualified college students and fellowships to recent college graduates.

TCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, personal appearance, disability, veteran status, family responsibilities, marital status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Open Positions

Fellowships

Taxpayers for Common Sense offers fellowship opportunities in Programmatic Work, Development/Nonprofit Administration, and Communications and Digital Media. To be considered for a fellowship, candidates must be recent college graduates.

Responsibilities:

Programmatic Work:

  • Monitoring hearings, legislation, oversight reports, and other government action on relevant issues.
  • Conducting research for fact sheets, white papers, reports, and other educational products.
  • Aiding in collecting data and building out internal tracking spreadsheets across program areas.
  • Working closely with program staff to draft, edit, and publish regular content for the TCS website and social media.

Development / Nonprofit Administration:

  • Organizing and maintaining donor records.
  • Editing and proofing proposals and program reports for funders.
  • Researching prospective individual and foundation funders.
  • Assisting with regular donor outreach and communication efforts.

Communications and Digital Media:

  • Coordinate and manage tracking of organization communications including press and digital output
  • Running TCS social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
  • Manage organization’s digital marketing (Google AdWords, Facebook campaigns, Twitter ads, Google display ads)
  • Identify, analyze, and work with the communications team to fix digital weaknesses with regards to SEO, social media engagement

As a TCS Fellow you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Learn from a small, talented staff of experienced policy professionals.
  • Assume real responsibility in a fast-paced policy environment.

Qualifications and Compensation:

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as extreme attention to detail and an ability to be effective and organized in a fast-paced working environment. Previous experience in an office environment strongly preferred. Candidates from all academic disciplines will be considered as long as they have an interest in our work. TCS considers strong candidates independently for limited, competitively-paid positions.

To apply please submit the following:

Please e-mail:

  1. a brief cover letter outlining your interest in TCS and the fellowship in particular;
  2. your resume;
  3. a short, 2-5 page writing sample; and
  4. two references, at least one reference from a former employer

Email your application with the subject line “TCS Fellowship” to jobs@taxpayer.net

Taxpayers for Common Sense is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.