International Tax Fellow

Summary

The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) seeks an International Tax Fellow to advance our international tax policy work. This temporary position, based in Washington, DC, offers opportunities to develop skills and interact with the tax policy community. You will work closely with a small team of highly motivated policy professionals and innovative member companies to support international tax policies that advance global commerce. The Fellow is expected to work up to 35 hours per week on a hybrid work schedule that blends remote and in-person work at NFTC’s offices for an initial three-month term with the possibility of extension. 

About the National Foreign Trade Council

NFTC is a recognized leader in advancing the interests of U.S. companies in international commerce. For over 100 years, we have provided our members with expertise, advocacy, and access to navigate the challenges of the global economy. Today, NFTC is a thought leader and key interlocutor in areas ranging from international trade agreements and tax treaties to tariffs, global supply chain conditions, digital trade policies, and sanctions.

We advocate for our members’ interests with the U.S. Executive Branch and Congress, as well as through organizations such as the OECD and United Nations. We conduct regular meetings, briefings, and in-depth analyses, serving as a nimble and effective forum for companies to tackle critical and complex issues together. We engage the media, think tanks, and other interest groups on the role of international trade and tax policies in contributing to U.S. economic growth and job creation.

What You Will Do

The International Tax Fellow will support NFTC’s policy team to advance the organization’s international tax policy priorities. Responsibilities may include: 

• Conducting research on international tax issues, including U.S. and foreign tax laws and regulations; drafting, editing and cite-checking comment letters, briefing memos, policy papers and one-pagers; 
• Identifying opportunities for NFTC to intervene on non-U.S. tax issues; draft comments and arrange meetings with foreign tax officials.
• Developing reports and educational materials on the global opportunities and challenges that members face with pending tax proposals and changes;
• Organizing and attending meetings with the Administration, Congress – including relevant committees such as Senate Finance and House Ways and Means, embassies, and other stakeholders; attend and report on external events to support NFTC’s profile in D.C. tax policy communities; 
• Interacting with Treasury, relevant Senate offices and committees to pursue adoption and updating of tax treaties.
• Contributing to NFTC’s communications by researching, drafting, and editing content for NFTC’s websites, press releases, and social media accounts. 
• Executing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 years of direct experience working on international tax policy issues.
• Demonstrated excellence in professional verbal and written communication skills and a track record of quickly, effectively, and independently completing research projects that support writing policy briefs, one-pagers, comment letters and position documents.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and an ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple assignments.
• High level of comfort with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office products.

Compensation, Term, Hours and Work Schedule

The wage range for this role is $30-$40 per hour depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The initial fellowship term is 3 months with the possibility of an extension. The International Tax Fellow is expected to work up to 35 hours per week. NFTC follows a hybrid work schedule that blends remote and in-person work at NFTC’s offices. 

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications along with a resume and a 1-3 page writing sample via NFTC's online employment portal.

NFTC will prioritize consideration of applications received by October 8. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.