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 nation's 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 the admissions process early!
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 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 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.
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.
- Drafting articles and website content.
- Creating social media posts.
- Interacting with families and founders interested in finding or building new schools and learning models.
- Helping with conference presentation planning.
- Identifying new opportunities for the Lab.
- Staying up-to-date on education policy trends.
- 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.
Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 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.
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Philanthropy · Non-profit · Arlington, USA