Address: 999 N. Capital Street
Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: April 5, 2013
Position: 3 Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 06/17/13 — 08/26/13 (Flexible)
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Description
Bring your talents to an organization making your nation stronger everyday. The IRS’s work funds America, and our dedicated employees make it all possible. You’ll be challenged, supported and will enjoy work-life balance. The IRS is one of the largest financial institutions in the world with one of the most well-trained workforces anywhere. While working at the IRS, you may choose to explore a career path offering unexpected and exciting opportunities – such as analyst positions, jobs in the technical field, management positions or a career as an IRS executive. Where you go is up to you.
Responsibilities
As part of IRS's Exempt Organizations (EO) Academic Institutions initiative, two or three graduate student interns interested in nonprofit management or policy will work in the IRS exempt organizations office as 2013 summer interns. Interns will have a unique opportunity to see how tax-exempt organizations handle their tax responsibilities. The graduate student internship program will broaden our reach to interact with a new generation of non-profit leaders. EO hopes to gain a better understanding of current non-profit education while offering students the chance to deepen their knowledge base and become familiar with Federal tax provisions that govern exempt organizations.
Requirements
Are you a graduate student interested in nonprofit law, management or policy? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to become familiar with federal tax provisions that govern many charities and nonprofits? If so, then keep reading.
The IRS Exempt Organizations (EO) graduate student summer internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the federal tax code and the projects and programs the IRS uses to promote education and enforce compliance among tax-exempt organizations nationwide.
In 2009, IRS Exempt Organizations (EO) established its Academic Institutions Initiative to work with educational entities that work to develop, cultivate and promote professionals who shape the non-profit sector. Our goal is to help prepare the non-profit leaders of the future by providing consistent training about federal tax law responsibilities.
Requirements:
-Current graduate students
-Concentration or interest in nonprofit law, management or policy preferred
-Proficient in Microsoft Office
-Strong writing and research skills
-United States citizens only
Other Details:
-Internship located in new offices at 999 N. Capitol Street, near Union Station, in Washington, DC.
-Interns will be placed in either EO Rulings and Agreements or Customer Education & Outreach office
-15-20 hours a week (schedule/start & end dates flexible)
-Unpaid, with the opportunity for school credit
To find out more about EO's Academic Institutions Initiative and summer internship program, go to this link:
http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Academic-Institutions-Initiative-–-Exempt-Organizations-Partners-with-Academic-Institutions-Training-Non-Profit-Sector-Leaders.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application packet via email to tege.eo.ceo@irs.gov by Friday, April 5, 2013.
Packet must include:
-Application Form (available online through link below)
-Cover letter
-Resume
-Letter of recommendation from current or former professor or supervisor
To find out more about the Academic Institutions Initiative and more information on how to apply, go to this link:
http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Academic-Institutions-Initiative-–-Exempt-Organizations-Partners-with-Academic-Institutions-Training-Non-Profit-Sector-Leaders.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
