KIP Summer 2026 - Financial Accountability Research Intern - California Policy Center

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23h • $5,500 - $7,500 • Remote

About The Position

California Policy Center aspires to make California the freest and most prosperous region in the nation—a place where everyone can get a fair shake in life, where families can afford to live and flourish, and where our public education system is excellent and devoted entirely to the needs of children. We envision a California where resources are used responsibly and businesses of every kind are welcomed and encouraged to thrive.

CPC is seeking economics, accounting, or business students (or students with other majors who like numbers) to research state and local government finances in California. You’ll assist our financial experts preparing both short articles and longer studies dealing with issues involving taxes, spending, and government debt.

Interns will be supervised by:
• Marc Joffe: CPC senior fellow, public-finance expert, former Moody’s analyst, former Reason and Cato analyst.

This role is part-time or full-time and remote. Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in public policy and the work of California Policy Center with your application.

Responsibilities

• Research state and local government finances in California.
• Assist financial experts preparing short articles and longer studies dealing with issues involving taxes, spending, and government debt.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed