The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships. It provides meaningful work experience at nonprofits across the United States addressing some of the country’s most pressing challenges. To be eligible, candidates must be located in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program.

During the internship, you will gain valuable professional experience with a partner organization and take part in professional development centered on a two-day, in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Together’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. This is supported by virtual programming held every other Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they work full-time (32 hours per week) or part-time (24 hours per week).

Stand Together Fellowships’ programming focuses on three goals:
1) Building an understanding of the core principles of a free society, including individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law.
2) Learning the Stand Together community’s vision and principles for change, and how a principled approach to solving problems can help tackle society’s biggest challenges.
3) Highlighting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and a free society.

Successful candidates will interview with both the nonprofit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns must be available every Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training and for the in-person summit at Stand Together’s headquarters in Arlington, VA, on June 3–4.

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is an independent nonprofit dedicated to academic freedom, academic excellence, and accountability at colleges and universities in the United States. Founded in 1995, ACTA is the only organization that partners with trustees, alumni, donors, policymakers, and education leaders nationwide to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, protect the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation can access a high-quality college education at an affordable cost.

The Campus Freedom Intern advances ACTA’s mission of higher education reform by helping ensure that higher education leaders and the public understand the importance of free expression and viewpoint diversity in academia; researching best practices, surveys, and other reports on issues related to academic freedom; and supporting positive change to improve conditions for free expression and viewpoint diversity on U.S. campuses.

In particular, the Campus Freedom Intern will:
– Assist the CFI team in analyzing academic policies related to free speech, academic freedom, and diversity of thought at colleges and universities.
– Provide research support for reports on specific topics connected to the policy recommendations in the ACTA Gold Standard and other issues related to campus freedom.
– Provide research and writing support for the Paul & Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom.
– Help draft letters and statements responding to campus freedom issues as they arise.
– Track news in higher education and keep the CFI team updated on developments related to ACTA’s work.

The Campus Freedom Intern will report to ACTA’s Paul & Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom. Although this role is intended to be based in Washington, DC, a hybrid arrangement may be possible.

The Campus Freedom Intern must approach these responsibilities with an entrepreneurial mindset, including understanding ACTA’s program work and taking proactive steps to contribute. The role requires someone who is personable, energetic, highly organized, strongly motivated, and committed to principles. The position demands the highest level of personal responsibility, accountability, and honesty.

$7,500–$7,500 per year.

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and ideas fuels creativity, expands understanding, and contributes to success. The admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect, and sensitivity. All qualified applicants are welcome regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy (including any related medical needs from pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.