College Intern

Job Description

Come join the State of Alaska!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for a College Intern in Anchorage or Juneau!

Pay will be determined based on the location of the selected individual.

What You Will Be Doing:

Hands-on research and analysis that directly informs Alaska’s revenue outlook — including tax policy, state revenues, and key industries like energy.

Spearhead a research/analysis project, culminating in a formal white paper and presentation at the end of the term.

Work directly with the Alaska's official revenue forecast, as well as its fiscal and economic models.

Contribute to real-world policy by analyzing legislation and proposed tax changes that could impact the state’s financial future.

Build valuable technical skills using enterprise-level database and accounting systems, advanced Excel tools, and statistical analysis software.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Tax Division’s mission is to collect taxes, inform stakeholders, and regulate charitable gaming, and the Economic Research Group supports that work by providing clear, meaningful analysis that helps Alaska make smart financial decisions. As an intern, you’ll join a team that values curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a genuine interest in Alaska’s economy, while giving you the chance to work on projects that matter. We’re looking for motivated students who enjoy digging into data and collaborating with others to produce high-quality, impactful work.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Joining the Economic Research Group gives you the chance to work on real policy-neutral analysis, gain broad exposure to Alaska’s major fiscal issues, and contribute to building a sustainable future for the state. You’ll also take on a major project tailored to your interests, with opportunities to explore all areas of the team’s work.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is based in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. After your initial training, the option of hybrid telework may be explored to further support productivity and a strong work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.

Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

College Intern 1

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter).

College Intern 2

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);

AND

In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;

AND

Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 1 or 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program.

College Intern 3

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in a baccalaureate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);

AND

In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;

AND

Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 2 or 56 semester (84 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program.

AND

Currently enrolled in and attending upper division classes in a declared major related to the body of work to be performed.

College Intern 4

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in a baccalaureate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);

AND

In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;

AND

Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 3 or 88 semester (132 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program of which at least 12 semester (16 quarter) hours were upper division coursework in a declared major directly related to the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Special Note:

Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment.

Appointment and retention in this class series is restricted to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree program in an accredited college and maintaining an academic load of at least six semester (eight quarter) credit hours per semester (quarter).

"Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Students who have completed spring semester courses and are enrolled in fall semester courses are considered to be attending college during the summer regardless of whether or not summer courses are taken.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

The College Intern position is intended for students currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited post-secondary college in an undergraduate degree program.

In your application, you should:

Document your GPA, and

Describe your relevant education and work or volunteer experiences as they pertain to the job description above.

Provide any other information requested in the job description

Attach any required documents such as a cover letter

In addition, your application will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience and strengths we are seeking in an employee.

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours completed. Copies of transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION,

the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

Proof of university enrollment

Copy of academic transcripts

IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW,

the applicant must provide the following:

List of at least 3 professional references.

Copy of two most recent performance reviews or if unavailable, two letters of recommendation

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