Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP)

Policy Intern – Summer 2026

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, the country’s premier progressive tax policy research organization, seeks full- or part-time paid Policy Interns for the Summer 2026 semester. This internship is open to undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students.

ITEP 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 address inequity. 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. Join us to make a difference.

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
  • Developing and writing blogs or other short pieces

Qualifications we value:

  • Interest in policy and economic justice
  • Strong writing skills
  • Basic research experience (either professionally or as part of your coursework), including:
  • Compiling relevant news articles
  • Using primary source articles to substantiate analytic arguments
  • Identifying and analyzing relevant data

If you feel you can add value, please apply, even if you do not have every listed qualification.

Each Policy Intern is assigned to one of ITEP’s policy or research teams. ITEP has an office in Washington, D.C., but this internship is open to remote applicants who can work during East Coast business hours.

Pay and hours

The Policy Intern is expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and will be paid between $18 and $21.75 per hour, depending on education completed. We can also work with your advisors to offer college credit for this internship, if applicable.

Applications are accepted immediately until filled.

To apply

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





The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We strongly encourage all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status.