KIP Spring 2027 - Executive/Research Assistant - Marijuana Policy Project Foundation
About The Position
The Marijuana Policy Project Foundation is seeking a self-motivated research assistant who is comfortable working independently, with the possibility of occasional small-group work. The position focuses on identifying working groups in multiple states that support regulated and safe access to cannabis. Its primary functions are conducting research and writing research briefs for the Executive Director. The role requires basic research and policy knowledge and is project-based, centered on promoting regulated free markets to reduce teen access to cannabis and advancing overall public safety. This is a full-time remote role in the Koch Internship Program (KIP) for Spring 2027. KIP is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that provides professional development, leadership training, and work experience at nonprofit organizations. Participants must attend all online and on-site KIP programming. Eligible candidates must be located in and authorized to work in the United States throughout the program. Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, and law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates interview with both the nonprofit partner organization and Stand Together Fellowships staff.
Requirements
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently; occasional small-group work may also be involved.
- Basic research and policy knowledge.
- Must be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.
Nice To Haves
- Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, or law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Find working groups in multiple states that support regulated and safe access to cannabis.
- Conduct research.
- Write research briefs for the Executive Director.
- Contribute to projects promoting regulated free markets to reduce teen access to cannabis and focusing on overall public safety.
- Attend the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming.
Benefits
- Paid program stipend of $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
