Job Description
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 nation’s 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 Together’s 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 $7,500 or $5,500 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 community’s vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society’s 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 other Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together’s Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.
About the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE):
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. For 80 years, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various programs, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.
About FEE’s Student Engagement Team:
The Student Engagement department leads FEE’s student-facing events. Through a mix of in-person and virtual programs, FEE partners with schools, educators, and organizations to introduce students to the principles of a free society, fostering deeper understanding and thoughtful discussions. From outreach and relationship-building to event logistics and execution, the Student Engagement team works to create engaging, high-impact experiences that challenge and inspire the next generation. Domestically, FEE’s programs have reached students in nearly all 50 states. Internationally, FEE has a growing footprint in Latin America.
The Outreach Intern will play a key role in supporting the outreach efforts of FEE’s Student Engagement team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our outreach division, gaining hands-on experience in researching, identifying, and analyzing expansion opportunities. You will also contribute to market research and assist in developing strategies to partner with a wider range of institutions. Our team focuses on delivering top-tier programs to high school teachers through a dynamic faculty network. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in outreach strategies, learn to effectively assess potential partnerships, and apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and optimize your work.
This is a Full Time, Remote role.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research to identify potential institutional partnerships and expansion opportunities.
- Assist in prospecting and developing outreach strategies.
- Analyze market trends and provide actionable insights to the outreach team.
- Collaborate with the team to develop strategic approaches for engagement with high school educators.
- Learn and apply outreach KPIs to evaluate the success of different initiatives.
Skills:
- Fluent in Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Business, Economics, or other related majors desired, but not required.
- Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration at all levels.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and willingness to learn new software and tools.
- Independent and team-oriented, demonstrating a proactive and positive approach to work.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative and resourceful mindset.
$7,500 - $7,500 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 participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual 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 and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized 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.
