Of Note

Now Hiring: Communications Director CPPP is hiring a Communications Director to start between August 1 and September 2, 2008. Applications are due at the close of business on Friday, June 6.
> more What Does It Really Take to Get By in Texas? It’s been well documented that the federal poverty level doesn’t accurately measure today’s cost of living. But what does it really take to get by in Texas?
> more A Guide Through the Matrix of HHSC Contracting CPPP has created a contracting matrix that describes major HHSC contracting opportunities related to the delivery of health and human services.
> more Proof of Citizenship for Medicaid: Tell Us Your Stories! Please let us know if you or someone you are helping has had Medicaid delayed or denied because of Medicaid's new proof of citizenship requirement.
> more Problems Enrolling in Public Benefits? If you or someone you are helping is having problems enrolling for benefits through Texas' new eligibility system, please let us know.
> more Promoting Prosperity for Texas: The Role of State and Local Governments This ten-minute video by Executive Director Scott McCown is designed for you to use to teach others about the funding challenges facing Texas. There's no waiting--the video begins instantly.
> more

EMPLOYMENT

Jobs

Communications Director

The Center for Public Policy Priorities is hiring a Communications Director to start between August 1 and September 2, 2008. Applications are due at the close of business on Friday, June 6. Click here to read the full job description and application instructions.

Internships

The Center for Public Policy Priorities offers spring, fall, and summer internships to college and graduate students interested in public policy, communications, and fundraising and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Requirements for all internships:

A strong grade point average
Commitment to work at least one full semester
Writing, research, and computer literacy
Commitment to the center's mission

All applications must include the following:

Cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying and for what school terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) you are seeking employment
Resume

The Michael and Alice Kuhn Public Policy Intern and Other Public Policy Interns

The Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation generously fund the Michael and Alice Kuhn Public Policy Intern. This intern helps with research and analysis to monitor policies that affect the well-being of low-and moderate-income Texans. As funds are available, we hire additional public policy interns. To learn about our work, look under the research tab of this web site. To apply for a public policy internship, please e-mail your materials to Anne Dunkelberg at policyintern@cppp.org . Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Texas KIDS COUNT Intern

Texas KIDS COUNT is a CPPP project that provides the latest and most accurate county-by-county data on child well-being. The intern will collect, manage, and analyze data, as well as assist with drafting materials, preparing presentations, and updating databases. To apply, please e-mail your materials to Frances Deviney at deviney@cppp.org. Note: Graduate students required.

To read a full description, click here.

Communications Intern

The intern will help promote the center's work by drafting advisories, pitching reporters, organizing press events, tracking media coverage and researching media opportunities, managing lists, and disseminating reports and other materials. To apply, please e-mail your materials to Lynsey Kluever at kluever@cppp.org.

Nonprofit Administration Intern

The intern will assist in nonprofit administration, including event planning and marketing, networking, and foundation research. Additionally, the intern will help the development director update and develop donor lists and research fundraising opportunities. To apply, please e-mail your materials to Janet Hutchison at hutchison@cppp.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CPPP offer paid internships?
In some cases a stipend is available.

Can interns earn academic credit?
We are happy to cooperate with an institution's requirements for academic credit.

What is the standard intern work schedule?
CPPP's hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Interns may work part or full-time depending on their arrangement with the center.