KIP Summer 2026 Policy Intern The Buckeye Institute

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 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- 4:00 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7500 or $5500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are working full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) with the partner organization.

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!

Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington VA June 3-4.

About The Buckeye Institute:

Founded in 1989 The Buckeye Institute is an independent research and educational institutiona think tankwhose mission is to advance free-market public policy in the states.

The staff at Buckeye accomplish the organizations mission by performing timely and reliable research on key issues compiling and synthesizing data formulating sound free-market policies and promoting those solutions for implementation in Ohio and replication across the country.

The Buckeye Institute is located directly across the street from the Ohio Statehouse on Capitol Square in Columbus where it assists legislative and executive branch policymakers by providing ideas research and data to enable the lawmakers effectiveness in advocating free-market public policy solutions.

You can learn more by visiting ourwebsite.

About the role

The Buckeye Institute is looking for talented undergraduate and graduate students for its in-person internship program in Columbus Ohio. This internship will provide students the opportunity to work with key policymakers in Ohio and teach valuable skills for a career in public policy or research institutions.

Responsibilities

Interns will assist Buckeye in its daily operations including policy and legal research communications administrative support and outreach. The internship will provide real-world experience at one of Ohios leading think tanks by partnering interns with our professional staff and will provide exposure to the proceedings of the Ohio legislature.

What you bring to the table

Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence outstanding verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to limited government and free-market public policy solutions.

$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...