Fall 2026 SFP Operations & Strategic Projects Initiative Intern

CTR BUDGET POLICY • Washington, DC

2h • $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a highly regarded strategic policy institute dedicated to informing and influencing public policies aimed at reducing poverty, promoting equity, and fostering opportunities. CBPP has a national reputation for its rigorous research and analysis, its development of evidence-based policy ideas and strategies, and its significant impact on policy debates at both federal and state levels. The organization focuses on improving the lives of low- and moderate-income individuals and examines the effects of policies on specific groups, including people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. CBPP is recognized for its ability to combine in-depth, timely analysis with effective communication strategies that resonate with policymakers and the media.

The State Fiscal Policy (SFP) team conducts research and analysis on state-level tax and budget developments, with a particular emphasis on their impact on low-income families and individuals. Their research areas encompass budget and tax reform, the relationship between taxes and economic development, anti-poverty programs and tax policies, criminal justice, higher education, K-12 education, and immigration. The SFP team also plays a crucial role in coordinating and providing support to the State Priorities Partnership (SPP), a national network of 42 state-based organizations actively involved in state fiscal policy work.

The SFP Operations and Strategic Project Initiative (OPI) intern will contribute to SFP’s regrant-driven project initiatives and programs, while also assisting in the enhancement of cross-team business practices. The intern's responsibilities will include providing support for various communications and logistics, facilitating knowledge sharing within the SPP network, aiding in the planning of events and trainings, and conducting research and implementing business process improvements. Specific tasks may involve compiling learning resources for the SFP team and the SPP network, scheduling and assisting in the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, supporting database management, and other duties essential for smooth project operations. Interns might also be involved in compiling regrant and project implementation data, tracking interactions, and developing success metrics to help project teams adapt, enhance their offerings, and effectively communicate their value to current and prospective funders.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate students or recent graduates.
• High GPA strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in economic and/or racial equity and the role of public policy in achieving greater equity.
• Strong interest in CBPP’s mission and the issues it works on.
• Interest in community engagement, politics, and social change.
• Desire to gain issue campaign and/or advocacy experience.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Interns must be in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in political or issue-area campaigns and advocacy.
• Prior experience in government, communications, fundraising, or nonprofits.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for various communications and logistics for SFP’s regrant-driven project initiatives and programs.
• Facilitate learning among the SPP network.
• Assist in planning events and trainings.
• Research and execute business process design.
• Compile learning resources for the SFP team and the SPP network.
• Schedule and assist in facilitating stakeholder meetings.
• Support database management.
• Perform other tasks related to keeping projects running smoothly.
• Assist with compiling regrant and project implementation data.
• Assist with interactions tracking.
• Assist with compiling success bullets to help project teams adapt and continually improve the value of our offerings and promote them with funders and funder prospects.

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: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree