The Philadelphia Department of Revenue seeks an undergraduate or graduate student intern.

The Public Policy Intern would contribute to the success of the Department by providing research, communications, and analytical support to the Director of Policy, Planning and Outreach. Areas of work would include tax policy and regulations, economic development and the utility industry. Responsibilities would include best practices research about other jurisdictions, monitoring and analysis of relevant legislation, and drafting, editing, and proofreading informational publications for stakeholders.

A typical day might include attending City Council to follow an important bill, researching how other cities use tax policy and incentives to attract a specific industry to their jurisdiction, and drafting a short web article about how much money the city has collected in the past month.

The Department of Revenue works to promptly, courteously, and efficiently collect water, sewer, and tax revenues due to the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia, in order to provide the resources necessary to deliver services to Philadelphians.

Candidates should have a background in political science, public policy, economics, or related fields

Essential Skills:
Oral and written communications expertise
Experience with (and enthusiasm for) quantitative and policy analysis
A talent for research
The ability to work on multiple projects at one time
A commitment to improving the City of Philadelphia

Company Website:
www.phila.gov