Research Assistant, Learning Supports
Conduct literature reviews, prepare and analyze research data, coordinate school and district participation, and develop research products that support studies aimed at improving student learning outcomes.
About National Taxpayers Union Foundation
National Taxpayers Union Foundation is a non-partisan research and education organization dedicated to showing Americans how taxes, government spending, and regulations affect them. Through data collection, analysis, and commentary, we empower citizens to engage in the critical policy debates of our time and hold elected officials accountable. To educate our target audiences, we perform incisive research and analysis on a wide range of policy issues with a particular focus on tax, technology, interstate commerce, legislative scoring, and trade. We also have a newly launched public interest litigation project that has extended our work into the judicial sphere.
About the Role
Assist with NTUF research, analysis, and outreach efforts focused on budget and tax reform. Responsibilities include tracking and analyzing policy proposals and budget data, and contributing to issue briefs and other content for NTUF's website.
This role is open to remote or onsite candidates.
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and NTUF’s mission. Include it as one PDF document with your resume and upload it to the "ATTACH RESUME/CV" field seen after clicking the "Apply for this Job" button.
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