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 Sutherland Institute:
Founded in 1995 Sutherland Institute is an independent research and educational institution a think tank whose mission is to advance principled public policy that promotes the Constitutional values of faith family and freedom. Sutherland is a nonpartisan nonprofit and tax-exempt organization who relies on support from individuals corporations and foundations that resonate with our mission.
Job summary:
A communications internship at Sutherland Institute is a paid 24-hour-per-week position. Communications interns will assist the VP of strategy and communications on a range of potential projects which may include drafting press releases marketing Sutherland Institute professionally and effectively over social media channels designing and editing graphics and assisting in the production and distribution of Sutherlands weekly podcast.
Interns with a strong work ethic an attitude that elevates team and project success over personal ambition and who are driven by our mission may be considered for a full-time position at the conclusion of the internship.
Sutherlands office is located in downtown Salt Lake City. The combination of in-office and remote work for policy research interns will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This is a part-time role.
Interns who show a strong work ethic and an attitude that elevates the success of the project over personal ambition and who are a good fit for a center-right public policy research organization may be considered for a full-time communications position at the conclusion of the internship.