KIP Spring 2026 Development Intern Goldwater Institute

Arizona, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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;

2. learning the Stand Together communitys vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address societys biggest challenges; and

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!

Interns can expect to provide our team assistance with fundraising conduct donor and foundation history and interest research event planning mailings and donor outreach.

Successful intern applicants will demonstrate: an active interest in public policy; strong intellectual aptitude eagerness to work cooperatively and supportively with others; exceptional judgment and integrity; an appreciation for the free enterprise system and constitutionally limited government; and an interest in learning how to advance free market principles.

Applicants should be able to work a minimum of 20 hours each week during the spring semester.

$5500 - $7500 a year

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern

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 locate...