Opportunity Details

Position: Working in independent, highly respected policy organizations located across the country, State Policy Fellows analyze the impact of state budget and tax policy choices on low-income residents and communities of color and promote positive reforms.

The State Policy Fellowship is an exceptional opportunity to develop in-depth policy expertise. Fellowship responsibilities include tracking and analyzing legislative proposals and state budgets as well as conducting research and analysis on state budget, tax, and other issues to improve the lives of families from all backgrounds. Fellows will also produce reports and other materials for use by policymakers, journalists, advocacy groups, and civic organizations and collaborate with community-based advocates to engage the public on the impacts of public policies on their communities.

Additionally, Fellows will participate in training and career development opportunities, work with mentors, and have access to ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth.

Fellowship Responsibilities

State Policy Fellows will work as research analysts as they:

• Develop expertise in issues such as state budget and tax policies, health care, housing, immigration, education finance, tribal policy, family economic security, economic development, and criminal legal reform. 
• Produce reports and other materials for use by policymakers, journalists, advocacy groups, and civic organizations. 
• Track and analyze legislative proposals and state budgets. 
• Advance effective policy recommendations. 
• Engage with media, policymakers and their staffs, and a broad array of state and community organizations.
• Collaborate with community-based advocates to engage the public on the impacts of public policies on their communities.