KIP Spring 2026 - Operations Intern - Foundation for Economic Education

Stand Together • GA

91d • $5,500 - $7,500

About The Position

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nation's most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program. Throughout your internship, you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day, in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week). The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives: understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law; learning the Stand Together community's vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society's biggest challenges; and presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance! Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every other Thursday (Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26, and April 9) from 1-3:30 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA Feb. 6-Feb. 7.

Requirements

• Majoring in Economics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field (strongly preferred but not required).
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Analytical and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable navigating complex challenges and proposing structured solutions.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and manage long term projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration at all levels.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing internal processes and help improve or streamline them for efficiency, clarity, and alignment.
• Assist in creating or documenting new procedures and their playbooks for internal workflows and collaboration.
• Conduct targeted research and analysis to support decision-making on systems, tools, and operational improvements.
• Draft and coordinate internal communications, including FEE’s monthly all-staff newsletter.
• Monitor and support internal culture initiatives, such as LinkedIn posts and recruitment storytelling efforts.
• Organize digital files, documents, and systems to ensure ease of access and consistent formatting.
• Provide general operational support on cross-departmental projects as needed.

Benefits

• $5,500 - $7,500 stipend depending on full-time or part-time participation.
• Professional development opportunities including a 2-day in-person summit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees