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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities · 2 days ago

State Policy Fellowship

Alabama, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is seeking applicants for the State Policy Fellowship Program, which aims to develop policy expertise in state tax, budget, and public policy issues affecting low- and moderate-income communities. Fellows will work as policy analysts for two years, engaging in research, analysis, and collaboration to promote effective policy recommendations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in issues such as state budget and tax policies, health care, housing, immigration, education finance, tribal policy, family economic security, economic development, and criminal legal reform

Produce reports and other materials for use by policymakers, journalists, advocacy groups, and civic organizations

Track and analyze legislative proposals and state budgets

Advance effective policy recommendations

Engage with media, policymakers and their staffs, and a broad array of state and community organizations

Collaborate with community-based advocates to engage the public on the impacts of public policies on their communities

Qualification

Research experienceQuantitative skillsWriting skillsPresentation skillsState budget policy knowledgeState tax policy knowledgeCommitment to equityMultitaskWillingness to learnCollaboration

Required

A college degree plus two years of relevant research experience OR a graduate degree in a related field

Strong quantitative, writing, and presentation skills

Demonstrated interest in working on state-level public policies affecting low-income communities, communities of color, and LGBTQ communities, and policies with implications for racial equity

A commitment to understanding and undoing systemic racial inequities

The ability to work on multiple tasks both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team, often on a time-sensitive basis

Familiarity with state tax and budget policy issues and concepts or a willingness to learn on the job

A two-year commitment— candidates must be eligible to work full time in the United States for the duration of the program

The ability and willingness to relocate to the state(s) they select