KIP Spring 2027 Policy Intern Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Weekly Salary:
USD 5500 - 5500
Posted:
13 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
24 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development leadership training and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nations most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff so we strongly encourage you to begin theadmissions process early!
About Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is seeking a highly motivated part-time intern to join our policy team. Candidates should have an interest in economic and regulatory policy areas now being debated in Congress and within the executive branch as well as a strong commitment to free-market economics and limited government.
An ideal candidate will have strong writing skills. Previous experience in policy research is preferred but not required.
This role will be part-time in person in Washington D.C.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Draft original economic and regulatory analysis to be published under your name;
- Conduct research to assist the policy team in drafting policy papers op-eds blogs press releases etc. on a wide range of issue areas including tax reform tech policy healthcare antitrust regulation and more;
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments such as congressional votes and committee hearings;
- Attend various events in Washington D.C. to promote TPAFs interests.
$5500 - $5500 a year
Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization or $5500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.
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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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
About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.