Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP)

Internships – Summer 2026

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy is currently accepting applications for our Summer 2026 intern cohort. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting February 23, 2026.

ITEP, the country’s premier progressive tax policy research organization, is working to move America towards worker justice, economic justice, and racial justice by promoting progressive tax policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Our influential staff works with policymakers, reporters, and partners to research, support and develop tax policies that are equitable and adequate. Our unique ability to break down tax distribution by income, race, and geography and our tracking of corporate tax avoidance steers the debate about tax justice. ITEP is based in Washington, D.C., but this internship is open to in-office or remote applicants who can work during East Coast business hours. Applicants must be based and authorized to work in the U.S.

Full job descriptions for ITEP’s policy internship and communications internship are linked below.

To be considered, all sections of this application must be completed.

ITEP Internship Application


Policy Internship

Each Policy Intern is assigned to one of ITEP's policy or research teams. Responsibilities may include collecting information on tax policy issues at the state, local, and/or federal levels; assisting the policy and research teams with qualitative and quantitative research; and developing and writing blogs or other short pieces.

Policy Internship Information

Communications Internship

The Communications Intern reports to ITEP's Assistant Communications Director and works closely with ITEP's Deputy Director. Responsibilities may include writing and editing; creating social media posts, email blasts, and other relevant content; media database research and maintenance; policy and communications scans and research; website posting; and short-form video production.

Communications Internship Information