About American Economic Liberties Project
The American Economic Liberties Project is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to fighting monopoly power. We combine policy and regulatory expertise with strategic communications, coalition-building, and advocacy campaigns to help ensure policymakers protect workers, small businesses, communities, and democracy from monopolistic corporations to advance economic liberty for all.
Position Summary
Economic Liberties seeks a Research Intern to support the research team. Ideal candidates will have exceptional research and teamwork skills, an interest in antitrust and antimonopoly issues, and an awareness of the day-to-day developments in U.S. competition policy. Primary responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research on impacts of market power in various industries from news articles, trade publications, public company securities filings, or other sources
- Building and updating public-facing trackers (for example, tracking mergers and acquisitions, monopolistic abuses by Big Tech companies, or other topics)
- Updating spreadsheets for internal tracking purposes (for example, tracking bills in Congress, agency actions, the procedural status of ongoing enforcement actions, or other topics)
- Formatting citations for and otherwise assisting with preparation of policy briefs, public comments, and other research products on strict deadlines
- Writing blog posts and other research products
Qualifications
- A current undergraduate student or recent graduate with a background in public policy, journalism, pre-law, business, or other subjects with a demonstrable interest in Economic Liberties focus areas.
- Strong research skills and the ability to analyze complex topics and data.
- Clear writing and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task short term and long-term projects, keep track of multiple deadlines, and proactively communicate updates with team members.
- Sense of curiosity about how markets work and ways public policy could help decentralize economic power.
Compensation and Benefits
The Research Intern is a part-time temporary position for 10 hours per week with an hourly rate between $15-$20 for undergraduates and $20-$25 for graduates depending on experience. As a temporary employee, the Research Intern will be eligible for statutory benefits only.
We expect the internship to run for four months, with an option to extend depending on organizational needs. We strongly encourage LGBTQ, women, and people of color to apply. Locating in Washington, D.C. is preferred but strong remote candidates will be considered. Authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF via this Airtable link. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, the American Economic Liberties Project values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and promoting regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.