Intern, Fiscal Systems (53471)

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve the quality of life through the effective use taxation and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946 the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic social and environmental challenges. Through education training publications and events we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge Massachusetts; Washington DC; Phoenix; and Beijing we organize our work around the achievement of six goals: low-carbon climate-resilient communities and regions;efficient and equitable tax systems;reduced poverty and spatial inequality;fiscally healthy communities and regions;sustainably managed land and water resources;and functional land markets and reduced informality.

Assist with data collection and analytic tasks for research projects under the supervision of the Institutes Municipal Fiscal Health Program Manager gaining foundational knowledge and professional experience on property taxation public finance and municipal fiscal health.

The work of the Lincoln Institutes Fiscal Systems team advances efficient and equitable methods of taxation and the use of land-based financing tools to supply a full range of public services from social housing to investment in climate resilience measures. We provide public officials with tools and training to improve community welfare through fiscal policy including modern valuation methods new techniques for gauging the land value increment resulting from public investment and case studies of successful implementation of these approaches. We also publish extensive databases that allow comparison of alternative approaches to land-based taxation covering state-by-state property tax features and local finance measures across many revenue categories.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is looking for a part-time intern to join the Fiscal Systems a member of the Fiscal Systems team you will assist with research activities of the Institutes Municipal Fiscal Health program. Specifically you will support an ongoing research collaboration between the Lincoln Institute and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center on how declining office values are affecting local government budgets in select U.S. cities. The project examines how cities exposure to commercial real estate may affect property tax revenues fiscal risk and public policy responses. Your work will focus on supporting data collection and analysis related to select U.S. cities annual comprehensive financial reports (ACFRs) budget documents assessed values property tax revenues and/or public indicators of office market conditions.

The Fiscal Systems team will provide guidance on priorities data templates and expected outputs. You will receive access to relevant project materials data templates public data sources and guidance from the project team. The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will provide staff support through regular check-ins and feedback. Work will rely primarily on publicly available data shared files and standard software such as Excel Google Sheets Stata/R or similar tools as needed.

• Assiston specific projects as directedand perform tasks in line with established procedures.
• Researchand knowledge development:assistin gathering and organizing research materials for reports and presentations.
• Assist in gatheringinformationand proposing basic solutions for assignments under supervision.
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation for all assigned tasks.
• Provide regular updates on task progress to supervisors.
• Adhere to organizational policies processes and guidelines.

• At least 2 years of previous work experience with data analysis.
• College degree or current enrollment in a higher education program on economics public administration public policy data analytics or statistics.
• Advanced computer analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong willingness to learn and take direction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

The hourly/salary market range for this role is $15-18/hour. The average weekly work hours will be 18 (part-time position) for up to 3 months from the first day of work.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Cooperation and TeamworkForthright FeedbackInitiativeAcceptance of ResponsibilityMulticultural Sensitivity

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment by hiring training promoting and carrying out personnel procedures with respect to compensation benefits transfers layoffs or terminations on the basis of individual merit experience and ability without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture length of hair protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses) color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) ancestry citizenship status gender identity or expression genetic information marital or domestic/civil partnership status physical or mental disability sexual orientation veteran status military service serious medical condition expunged juvenile record personal appearance family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation status as a victim credit information homelessness status reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise.

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned leased or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times including but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds walkways and sidewalks parking lots company vehicles and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.

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