About The Position

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program operated by Stand Together Fellowships. It provides professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience with nonprofit organizations addressing policy challenges. Empire Center for Public Policy, a free-market think tank focused on New York, is seeking a Development Intern for Spring 2027. The intern will work closely with the President and Director of Operations in a small team and learn directly from senior leadership. The role may be part-time or full-time and can be performed in person at the Albany, New York office or remotely. Participants must attend all online and on-site KIP programming. Eligible candidates must be located in and authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program. The stated stipend is $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.

Requirements

  • Be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.
  • Attend the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming.

Nice To Haves

  • Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, or law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Create development materials.
  • Create and enhance automations for certain development processes.
  • Assist with applications for funding.
  • Assist with donor and prospect research and cultivation.

Benefits

  • Paid experiential learning program with a stipend of $7,500 for full-time participation or $5,500 for part-time participation.
  • Professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience.
  • Opportunity to work in a small team and learn directly from senior leadership.
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