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 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.
The Illinois Policy Institute is the strongest voice for taxpayers in the state. We stand up for regular Illinoisans who deserve a voice in their government, but have been ignored in favor of special interests for too long. We educate and engage Illinoisans from all walks of life to ensure our state is a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Illinois is a place we should all be proud to call home. The Illinois Policy Institute is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research organization.
The Illinois Policy Institute believes:
That civil and personal liberties must be protected and preserved.
Illinois should be a place where people of all talents, interests and cultural backgrounds can succeed with hard work and ingenuity.
In effective, efficient, honest and transparent government that is accountable to taxpayers and residents in need, not political special interests.
That the best policies empower people – and limit the power of government.
That a public pension system that threatens to bankrupt our state, drive down economic growth and evaporate retirements for public-sector workers is immoral — but that modest reforms can solve this crisis.
Property taxes must be brought under control so people are not forced out of their homes.
Workers deserve the right to choose whether a labor union serves their values and interests.
Economic policy should focus on creating jobs and opportunities for all.
Voters deserve choices at the ballot box and no politician is entitled to a “safe” seat.
Each child should have access to educational opportunities that prepare them for the future.
If you’re looking for a boring internship full of rotes tasks and little learning, this is NOT the opportunity for you.
The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a full-time, in-person intern to be part of a high-performing team on which you’ll learn how to conduct research that makes a difference. You’ll help analyze policies that make it harder for Illinoisans to thrive and to craft free market solutions that will bring more liberty, opportunity, and prosperity to all, especially the least well off.
For the duration of your internship, you’ll work in our Chicago office a few days per week (exact number negotiable) as a member of our policy team.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Conduct research for articles and reports on poverty and social mobility, economics, jobs, housing, taxes, budgets, pensions, and more
Source and analyze data related to policy issues
Write articles about a wide range of policies affecting Illinoisans
File Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover government data not available to the general public
Fact-check research by Institute policy experts
Qualified applicants will:
Have or be working toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree with a focus on political science/government, law, economics, econometrics, public policy, or statistics
Have excellent data analysis and writing skills, proficiency in Excel, attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team, and a positive attitude
Exposure to data analysis software R/SAS/STATA is a plus.
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.
