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 Foundation for Economic Education
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 over 75 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 Social Media Team
FEE’s social media platforms reach millions of people each year. We are looking for an intern who is passionate about social media, and excited to present the ideas of free markets, economic freedom, and limited government in a fun and captivating way. This internship will focus on developing social media skills through hands-on experience in content creation, community management, and platform-specific engagement strategies.
This role is open to part-time or full-time, onsite or remote intern talent.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining FEE’s voice on X.
- Assist in developing and maintaining FEE’s voice on LinkedIn.
- Assist in automating responses on social media communities.
- Create original content for platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, and X.
- Provide administrative support to the social media team.
- Utilize Monday.com for task tracking and project coordination and content calendars.
Skills
- Majors in Journalism, Communications, English, Economics, or Political Science preferred but not required.
- Strong interest in social media content creation, digital storytelling, and audience engagement.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to efficiently prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com.
- Ability to think creatively, adapt to trends, and compellingly present complex ideas.
- Quick on their feet, with a problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to content strategy.
- Comfortable appearing on camera for short-form video content (preferred but not required).
- Spanish proficiency (preferred but not required)
$5,500 - $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.
