Citizens for Tax Justice Spring Internship Opportunity- PAID- Deadline March 28th!

Citizens for Tax Justice, a Washington-based tax policy research organization, has an immediate opening for a part-time research assistant to assist with our ongoing corporate tax avoidance research. Applicants should be highly motivated, energetic graduate or undergraduate students seeking an opportunity to make a difference in a progressive environment. Basic requirements for the position include solid research and writing skills, as well as an interest in learning about tax and fiscal policy. Some coursework in economics, as well as previous research experience, is a plus.

This is a temporary position focused on compiling and analyzing tax data from the 10-K annual financial reports filed by Fortune 500 corporations. The research assistant will play a primary role in assembling data for CTJ’s ongoing series of widely-cited reports showing the extent to which many of the biggest and most profitable multinational corporations are avoiding federal and state corporate income taxes.

The position located in our Dupont Circle office in Washington, DC. The position is part-time (10 to 20 hours per week), and is paid. The internship can be designed to work around the applicant’s academic schedule.

About CTJ:

CTJ is a 501(c)(4) research organization working on federal, state and local tax policy with an emphasis on progressive tax reform solutions that can achieve fairness and sustainability. For more information about our work, visit CTJ at www.ctj.org

To Apply:

Applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter, brief writing sample, and the names and contact information of at least two references to ctj@ctj.org. In the cover letter, please explain your interest in tax policy and, if applicable, any previous experience or coursework in that area.

Applications are due by March 28, 2014. We will let all applicants know of our decision by mid April.

CTJ is an equal opportunity employer.