Research Intern (Tax and Income Supports Division)
About The Position
About Urban Institute: The Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution founded on one simple idea: To improve lives and strengthen communities, we need practices and policies that work. From advancing well-being to fostering shared prosperity, leaders across sectors are working every day to create brighter futures for all people and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered evidence and solutions that drive meaningful change, and this remains our charge today. Our Mission To drive impact by equipping changemakers with evidence and solutions. Our Values Collaboration, Fairness, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity. For more information on the Urban Institute, please visit https://www.urban.org. The Opportunity: Central to Urban’s mission is fostering a truly collaborative environment that ensures ongoing relevance to a changing world. The Research Intern will support the Tax Policy Center researchers gather information, analyze data, and communicate findings for (at least) two major research projects. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the Tax Policy Center’s blog or other smaller projects.
Requirements
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, or related field
- Experience working with Excel and large data sets
- Strong research skills and a familiarity with government reports
- Some knowledge of federal and state fiscal policy
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Ability to work both independently and with a group
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data and research related to federal and state budgets
- Write an analysis of research findings for both an internal and external audience
- Work with teams on large research projects
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Career Level
Intern
