KIP Spring 2027 - Development Intern - Media Research Center

Stand Together • Virginia, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships. It offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at nonprofit organizations tackling policy challenges. The Development Intern role is with the Media Research Center (MRC), a media watchdog that exposes bias in news and pop culture, defends free speech, and fights Big Tech censorship of conservatives.

The intern will gain experience in fundraising, event preparation and planning, and database administration. MRC maintains a complex database of individual and foundation supporters who give regularly and through significant one-time gifts. The internship provides exposure to nonprofit operations that help keep MRC programs functioning. The role is in person at MRC headquarters; remote work is not available. The position is designed for students and recent graduates. Participants must attend all online and on-site KIP programming.

Requirements

• Ability to present ideas concisely and clearly in writing.
• Passion for nonprofit work and desire to promote MRC’s mission to supporters.
• Willingness to work with donors by phone and email.
• Eligible candidates must 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

• Possible experience in fundraising, grant writing, or database maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in fundraising.
• Assist with event preparation and planning.
• Gain experience in database administration.
• Work with donors by phone and email to meet their needs.
• Learn about nonprofit operations that support organizational programs.

Benefits

• Paid internship stipend of $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week or $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week.
• Professional development.
• Leadership training.
• Meaningful work experience at a nonprofit organization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed