Fall 2026 SFP Network and Organizational Effectiveness Intern

CTR BUDGET POLICY • Washington, DC

3h • $18 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a high-caliber strategic policy institute that informs and shapes public policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunity. It has a national reputation for conducting rigorous research and analysis, developing evidence-based policy ideas and strategies, shaping a broad array of policy debates at the federal and state levels, and influencing policy outcomes on a range of critical issues. It focuses on improving the lives of people with low or moderate incomes and examines how policies affect particular groups, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; immigrants; people with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ people. CBPP is known for its unique capacity to blend rigorous, timely analysis with effective communications that enable policymakers and the media to make use of its work. The State Fiscal Policy team conducts research on and analysis of tax and budget developments in states, focusing on how they affect low-income families and individuals. SFP also coordinates and provides in-depth assistance to the State Priorities Partnership (SPP), a network of 42 state-level organizations engaged in on-the-ground state fiscal policy work. The Network and Organizational Effectiveness Intern will support efforts to engage and strengthen SPP staff and organizations. Tasks range from assisting in the onboarding of new SPP directors to researching organizational best practices and supporting SPP steering committee meetings. The intern should have a strong interest in executing high-quality monthly newsletters and events. The intern will gain experience in organizational management and stakeholder engagement, assist in planning events and training, and research current trends in organizational development.

Requirements

• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM or engagement software (e.g., Salesforce, CVENT, or MailChimp).
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit management, racial equity, and/or event planning.
• Must have documentation of work authorization for the U.S. AND a U.S. Social Security number, as of the start date of the internship, to be employed by CBPP.

Nice To Haves

• Some previous work or volunteer experience related to management, event planning, or newsletter writing for nonprofits is preferred but not required.
• Graduate students or recent graduates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the onboarding of new SPP directors
• Researching organizational best practices
• Supporting SPP steering committee meetings
• Executing high-quality monthly newsletters and events

Benefits

• Undergraduate students receive $18.00 per hour.
• Students with a bachelor's degree receive $19.00 per hour.
• Graduate students receive $20.00 per hour.
• Students with a master’s or law degree receive $21.00 per hour.
• Doctoral students may receive between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour, depending on progress toward completion of degree requirements, relevant coursework, and research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level