The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nations most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.
Throughout your internship you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington Virginia supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7500 or $5500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week).
The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:
1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty limited government free markets and the rule of law;
3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.
Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every other Thursday (Jan. 22 Feb. 12 Feb. 26 March 12 March 26 and April 9) from 1-3:30 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington VA Feb. 6-Feb. 7.
About Competitive Enterprise Institute:
CEIs internship program is an invaluable educational experience. We work with interns to help them grow professionally hone their skills and cultivate lasting relationships. Ultimately our goal is to give interns work that will help them further their careers. Interns are encouraged to be proactive and exceptional interns are often given the freedom to shape their experience with us and the possibility to explore other opportunities at CEI.
Past CEI interns have gone on to work in the executive and legislative branches federal regulatory agencies academia and at prominent research institutions and think tanks. A number of current CEI staff are former CEI interns.
Events Intern:
Events interns assist with organizing policy-related events including webinars book forums Capitol Hill briefings and our celebrated Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner. This hands-on role involves helping with event registration and logistics designing promotional materials and conducting topic venue and speaker research.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a strong interest in policy and politics capitalism and economics and libertarian/conservative principles. Applicants must have strong research writing and organizational skills. Applicants must possess a professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential and private information. Applicants should be able to work independently effectively and efficiently. A basic understanding of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook is a must.
CEI also seeks interns to work on policy/research marketing - and from time to time philanthropy/fundraising government affairs events litigation and IT. During the interview we would be more than happy to discuss these other opportunities if they are available and of interest to you!
This role is in person in Washington D.C.
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences perspectives knowledge and ideas fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual orientation national origin citizenship ethnicity ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition pregnancy(including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions)military andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.