Join Our Team: The Missouri Budget Project (MBP) is now seeking a State Policy Fellow to contribute to our research on a variety of policies to expand economic opportunity and promote well-being in order to ensure that every Missourian has the opportunity to thrive. Fellows will assist in the production of timely, accessible, and credible research and analysis on state budget, tax, health and economic issues.
The State Policy Fellowship program is a two-year research-focused fellowship dedicated to making change through careful research, thoughtful advocacy, and strong partnerships in a state policy context. The Fellowship is a project of the State Priorities Partnership, a national network coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, one of the nation’s premier policy institutes.
Interested applicants should review detailed information about the State Policy Fellowship program. An informational session for applicants will be held on January 16th at 1PM Central Time. Please register here.
To Apply: Online application instructions can be found here. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2025. Anticipated start date is Spring or Summer 2025.
Compensation: The minimum salary for this position is $55,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications). Reimbursement for travel and other related work expenses will be provided. Benefits include employee health, dental and life insurance, and generous paid leave.
About the Missouri Budget Project: The Missouri Budget Project is an independent, statewide public policy and advocacy organization focused on improving the quality of life for all Missourians by informing public policy decisions through objective research and analysis of state budget, tax, health, and economic issues. Through high quality research, strategic communications, outreach and coalition building and advocacy, Missouri Budget Project advances public policies that promote equity and create the foundation upon which all Missourians can thrive. The Missouri Budget Project serves a unique role in Missouri’s advocacy community by providing timely, independent fiscal and economic analysis of the key issues facing Missourians.
The Missouri Budget Project values diversity and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people from other historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Work Conditions: Missouri Budget Project staff work remotely and do not have a central office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job to the extent possible. Position may require some travel in and out of state (typically less than 25% of working time). Ability to work during MBP’s normal operating hours (9–5 M-F) and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, if needed to support events or other organizational activities.
Research Duties and Responsibilities
Fellows will contribute to MBP’s research and analysis on state budget, tax, health and economic policies through the following activities:
- Collect and analyze publicly available data to support MBP analyses, update MBP reports and assess the impact of legislation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on research and legislation related to MBP’s focus areas by attending webinars, conducting literature reviews, and monitoring legislative activity.
- Cultivate and apply an equity lens to research and policy analysis.
- Assist with responses to requests for information from policymakers and other stakeholders.
- Produce presentations, policy briefs, fact sheets and blog posts to be shared in various venues.
