Career and Internship Opportunities

NTU and NTUF are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Our Internship Programs:

NTU and NTUF offer internships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in public policy, communications, technology, and the liberty movement. Internships may be completed in person in Washington, DC, or fully remote. Most positions are unpaid, but all provide hands-on, meaningful policy experience with opportunities to contribute directly to the mission of NTU and NTUF.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to ntu@ntu.org (Marketing and Government Affairs) or ntuf@ntu.org (Policy & Research), along with a cover letter including interest in the role, relevant academic or professional experience, and preferred start and end dates.

Taxpayer Defense Center:

Clerkship Program - Salary Range [$25.00/Hour]

Marketing:

Assist the Marketing department in responding to media inquiries and research requests; conduct media outreach; identify placement opportunities in print, broadcast, and online media; track media coverage; create content for newsletters; and edit numerous written materials such as press releases, op-eds, and policy papers. Candidates will possess a basic knowledge of and interest in the media, strong communication and writing skills, and a positive attitude. New Media knowledge and video/audio production are pluses.

Government Affairs:

Assist NTU’s Government Affairs department in lobbying on federal and state issues; conduct policy research and analysis; assist in grassroots taxpayer education efforts; formulate reports and opinion editorials; and attend or participate in policy seminars, hearings, coalition meetings, and briefings. Candidates will possess an interest in public policy (specifically budget, tax, and regulatory issues) and strong research, communication, and writing skills. Interns will leave with a better understanding of how government really works, valuable experience, and professional writing samples.

Policy & Research:

Assist with NTUF research, analysis, and outreach efforts focused on budget and tax reform. Responsibilities include tracking and analyzing policy proposals and budget data, and contributing to issue briefs and other content for NTUF's website.
Candidates may also be asked to engage with NTUF's other projects, including:

• Interstate Commerce Initiative: Collaborate on efforts to resist the growing trend of states seeking to tax and regulate outside their borders, disrupting interstate commerce.
• Taxpayers FIRST Project for IRS reform: Contribute to initiatives aimed at reforming the IRS and prioritizing taxpayers' interests.
• Free Trade Initiative: Support initiatives that educate Americans about the economic benefits of trade.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Basic quantitative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• An interest in public policy issues, specifically budget, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Strong research, communication, and writing skills.