Job description
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you. Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week).
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!
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 Education Entrepreneurship Lab:
FEE’s Education Entrepreneurship Lab is a hub for education innovation, hosting resources for families and founders alike. Positioning itself as the “Entrepreneur.com for education entrepreneurs,” the Lab champions market-based, choice-enabled, entrepreneur-driven educational models.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated intern to work closely with FEE Senior Fellow Kerry McDonald, who leads the Lab, as well as FEE Education Associate Nasiyah Isra-Ul to help expand the Lab’s output, reach, and impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in education and entrepreneurship, including alternative and emerging learning models such as homeschooling and microschooling; excellent communication skills; and an entrepreneurial mindset.
This role is open to part time or full time, remote work.
Responsibilities
- Drafting articles and website content.
- Creating social media posts.
- Interacting with families and founders interested in finding or building new schools and learning models.
- Assisting with planning for Kerry’s August 2025 book launch events.
- Helping with conference presentation planning.
- Identifying new opportunities for the Lab.
- Staying up-to-date on education policy trends.
Skills
- A background in economics or related majors desired, but not required.
- An understanding of education policy trends preferred.
- 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; previous publishing experience a plus.
- 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.
$3,300 - $5,500 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.
