What: In the Public Interest (ITPI) is a non-profit research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting. Given state and local budget shortfalls, public sector layoffs/furloughs, and cuts in public services as a result of the Covid-19 health crisis, we expect to see an increase in privatization proposals for services and infrastructure currently provided by the public sector. Already, we are seeing corporations peddling privatization schemes as an answer to the economic downturn.
We are seeking a graduate-level intern who can engage in corporate research to help us better understand how corporations are positioning themselves for current and future contracts. Specifically, the intern would review and analyze documents, such as SEC quarterly filings, investor calls, corporate press releases, media articles, industry press, and other relevant sources for a sample of companies in each of the following government sectors:
- Health/Social Services
- Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Water
- Education
- Transportation
- Infrastructure
This is a summer position. We anticipate the student intern to work at least 20 hour per week, although the exact number of hours may vary depending on research needs. Schedule can be flexible. This position will be supervised by Donald Cohen, executive director of ITPI. This is a paid position at the rate of $15/per hour, which will be paid twice per month based on the actual number of hours worked. This position does not include benefits.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@inthepublicinterest.org