Research Assistant

The Concord Coalition seeks a full-time Research Assistant who will be tasked with basic research for the weekly Washington Budget Report (WBR) -- designed to keep readers informed about the latest developments in Washington related to fiscal policy. The research will include:

• Monitoring daily media reports (CQ, National Journal, BNA, etc.) and discussing with the author of the WBR which budget, spending, and tax items should be reported on and analyzed
• Monitoring CRS, CBO, and GAO reports for items relevant to fiscal policy
• Keeping Concord's "indicator page" up-to-date with the pertinent data and fiscal figures
• General production of the WBR, including hyperlinks to pertinent budget documents and sites
• Proofreading the report, integrating comments from Concord staff, and sending the report out electronically
• Maintaining the WBR mailing list

The research assistant will also support Concord's general policy work, publications, and grassroots messaging.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with fiscal policy issues and the federal budget process
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Capitol Hill experience 
• Comfortable and capable operating in a non-partisan environment

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Power Point)
• Familiarity with Google's suite of applications (gmail, docs, spreadsheets)
• Experience with managing websites (HTML, CSS, Javascript, CMS's like Drupal a plus)
• Video editing through Final Cut and/or publication layout through Adobe's suite of software a plus

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

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Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program

In addition to Concord's own internship positions, which are described below, The Concord Coalition is proud to organize the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's Fiscal Internship Program. Each summer, this program places several students interested in fiscal policy with think tanks around DC where they assist scholars with research on a wide array of issues relating to the federal budget. To learn more about this program, visit its website and online application at: http://intern.concordcoalition.org/

Concord Coalition Internship

The Concord Coalition is currently accepting applications for the Fall session of its internship program. Concord's interns work directly with staff throughout the organization and have real impact on Concord's programs and activities. See below for more information about our internship positions and how to apply.

Internship Description

Internships are typically located in our national office (Arlington, VA) and can be tailored to a candidate's interests.  They generally fall within the following categories:

• Administrative - aiding with correspondence, answering phones, working on website pages and social networks. 
• Field - assisting with event logistics around the country and helping with public relations (such as assembling photos and information).
• Video and New Media - working with staff to record events, create educational video clips, and help with video editing, or updates to websites and other communications and educational tools.

There are availabilities for both full-time and part time applicants.

Qualifications

• Well organized, detail oriented, and a fast learner
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable and capable operating in a non-partisan environment

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Power Point)
• Familiarity with Google's suite of applications (gmail, docs, spreadsheets)
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Fireworks
• Familiarity with social media such as Facebook, MySpace
• Experience with managing websites (HTML, CSS, Javascript, CMS's like Drupal a plus)

Compensation

Small stipends are available on an as-needed basis.  Some internships have the potential to develop into full time positions.  

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