Policy Intern
The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking an intern to be part of a high-performing team on which you’ll learn how to conduct research that makes a difference. You’ll help analyze policies that make it harder for Illinoisans to thrive and craft free market solutions that will bring more liberty, opportunity and prosperity to all – especially the least well off.
For the duration of your internship, you’ll work in our Chicago office a few days per week (exact number negotiable) as a member of our Policy and Litigation team.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Conduct research for articles and reports on jobs and growth, housing, state and local taxes and budgets and more.
- Source and analyze data related to policy issues.
- Write articles about a wide range of policies affecting Illinoisans.
- File Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover government data not available to the general public.
- Fact-check research by Institute policy experts.
Qualified applicants will:
- Have or be working toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree with a focus on political science/government, law, economics, econometrics, public policy or statistics
- Have excellent data analysis and writing skills, proficiency in Excel, attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team and a positive attitude
Exposure to data analysis software R/SAS/STATA is a plus but not required.
To apply: 1) a résumé, 2) a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position and interest in working for the Illinois Policy Institute and 3) one writing sample.
About Illinois Policy Institute:
The Illinois Policy Institute is the strongest voice for taxpayers in the state. We stand up for regular Illinoisans who deserve a voice in government but have been ignored in favor of special interests for too long. We educate and engage Illinoisans from all walks of life to ensure our state is a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Illinois is a place we should all be proud to call home.
The Illinois Policy Institute is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research organization.
The Illinois Policy Institute believes:
- That civil and personal liberties must be protected and preserved.
- Illinois should be a place where people of all talents, interests and cultural backgrounds can succeed with hard work and ingenuity.
- In effective, efficient, honest and transparent government that is accountable to taxpayers and residents in need, not political special interests.
- That the best policies empower people – and limit the power of government.
- That a public pension system that threatens to bankrupt our state, drive down economic growth and evaporate retirements for public-sector workers is immoral – but that modest reforms can solve this crisis.
- Property taxes must be brought under control so people are not forced out of their homes.
- Workers deserve the right to choose whether a labor union serves their values and interests.
- Economic policy should focus on creating jobs and opportunities for all.
- Voters deserve choices at the ballot box and no politician is entitled to a “safe” seat.
- Each child should have access to their choice of educational opportunities that meet their individual needs and prepare them for the future.