Internship
This internship is for the 2025 Winter and Spring Quarter (January through June). This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public policy research, event planning, and office operations within an organization dedicated to advocating for sound tax policy in California.
Responsibilities:
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Advocacy:
- Assist in transmitting letters to the Legislature and scheduling lobbying meetings.
- Monitor legislative developments and contribute to policy updates for stakeholders.
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Public Policy Research:
- Assist in gathering and analyzing data related to state and local public policies.
- Support the preparation of research briefs, reports, and presentations.
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Event Planning Assistance:
- Provide logistical support for CalTax events, including the 99th Annual Meeting on March 6-7.
- Help coordinate event communications, including invitations, agendas, and follow-up materials.
- Assist in managing event registration and on-site support on March 5 and March 6.
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Office Operations:
- Assist with managing the filing system, including conversion of files to electronic format.
Requirements:
- Availability to work in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the internship period.
- Must be available on March 5 and March 6 to assist with CalTax’s 99th Annual Meeting.
- Strong interest in public policy, event coordination, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Internship Details:
- Duration: January through June 2025
- Location: CalTax Office (1201 K Street, Suite 1600, Sacramento, CA 95814)
- Compensation: Minimum wage; parking costs will be covered by the employer.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and relevant skills or experiences.
- A current resume.
- One writing sample.
Applications should be sent to rob@caltax.org with the subject line “CalTax Internship Application – [Your Name].” The deadline to apply is December 30, 2024 at Noon.
ABOUT CALTAX
Established in 1926, CalTax is the state’s oldest and largest organization representing taxpayers and has a dual-mission to protect taxpayers from unnecessary taxation and to promote government efficiency. CalTax is a non-partisan, not-for-profit trade organization supported by its members, which includes individuals and many businesses operating in every sector of the California economy, ranging from small firms to Fortune 500 companies.