NTU & NTUF Internships
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About NTU & NTUF
Founded in 1969, the National Taxpayers
Union (NTU) is the nation's most effective taxpayers' lobbying organization,
supported by a grassroots membership of over 362,000 individuals. NTU has
organized the most extensive network of taxpayers in the country, with
members in all 50 states. As a non profit, non partisan organization, NTU
lobbies Congress and State Legislatures, educates the public, politicians,
and the media on important taxpayer issues, and provides assistance to
members who want to become effective citizen activists at the local level.
Established in 1977, the National
Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) is a public research and education organization
dedicated to collecting data, analyzing information, and informing the
public on matters of fiscal and economic policy.
Placement Opportunities
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Communications (1 Position)
Assist the Communications department
in responding to media inquiries and research requests; conducting
media outreach; identifying placement opportunities in print, broadcast,
and online media; tracking media coverage; writing for NTU and NTUF
newsletters; and editing numerous written materials such as press
releases, letters to the editor, and policy papers. Candidates will
possess a basic knowledge of and interest in the media, strong communication
and writing skills, and a creative attitude.
Development (1 Position)
Assist Development department in expanding
and maintaining NTU's and NTUF's fundraising programs; conducting
research on potential donors; sustaining relationships with current
supporters through correspondence; and maintaining NTU and NTUF's
extensive database of over 362,000 members. Candidates will possess
strong research and communication skills, attention to detail, and
a commitment to free-market principles.
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Government Affairs (1-2 Positions)
Assist NTU's Government Affairs department
in lobbying on federal and state issues; conducting policy research
and analysis; assisting in grassroots taxpayer education efforts;
formulating reports and opinion editorials; and attending or participating
in policy seminars or briefings. Interns also will have the opportunity
to work on NTUF projects. Candidates will possess an interest in
public policy (specifically budget, tax, and regulatory issues) and
strong research, communication, and writing skills.
Policy & Research (4 Positions)
Assist Research department by tracking
and reporting on Congressional spending patterns through NTUF's BillTally
and VoteTally reports. Interns also will be encouraged to pursue
suitable research and writing topics that will lead to publishable
policy papers, issue briefs, or op-eds. Candidates will possess basic
quantitative skills, attention to detail, an interest in public policy
issues (specifically budget, tax, and regulatory issues) and strong
research, communication, and writing skills.
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Internship Application Process
Internships are granted on a rolling basis and may take place during any
time of the year. Participants may receive academic credit or a stipend.
Internship applications are available upon request or online at www.ntu.org. Interested candidates should submit
an NTU/NTUF Internship Program application (Word
version), resume, two references,
and a two-to-three page writing sample to:
National Taxpayers Union and Foundation
ATTN: Intern Coordinator
108 N. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Or Fax to: 703-683-5722
Or email to: dircksen@ntu.org |
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