KIP Spring 2027 - Policy Data Analyst Intern - Empire Center for Public Policy
About The Position
The Empire Center for Public Policy is seeking a policy data analyst intern through the Koch Internship Program (KIP), a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships. The internship provides professional development, leadership training, and work experience at a nonprofit addressing policy challenges. The Empire Center is a state-based think tank that promotes New York policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility, and effective, accountable government. Its research, briefings, commentary, and conferences aim to inform New York State policymakers, news media, and the public. Policy data analysts are paired with Empire Center researchers working on areas such as taxes, government transparency, education, energy, and healthcare. The analyst works alongside researchers to provide data analysis and visualizations for projects in these areas. Participants may work full-time, approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization for a $7,500 stipend, or part-time, approximately 24 hours per week for a $5,500 stipend. Attendance at all online and on-site KIP programming is required for both schedules. Applicants must be geographically 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.
Requirements
- Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Extremely strong attention to detail.
- A proven record of working independently.
- Be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside Empire Center researchers on projects related to taxes, government transparency, education, energy, and healthcare.
- Provide data analysis and visualizations for research projects.
- Attend the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming.
Benefits
- Paid stipend of $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.
- Professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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