Spring 2025 Koch Internship Program (full-time & part-time options)
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner non-profit organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you. Interns participating full-time (40 hours/week) will receive a $5,500 stipend, or $3,300 for part-time participation (28 hours/week).
Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply at least 1-2 months in advance of the program start, giving yourself ample time to thoroughly explore the many internships offered by our partners and find the role that’s best for you!
What You’ll Experience
- Professional development that utilizes experiential learning to flip the classroom. You direct your learning, developing the skills you need to succeed with the support of experienced mentors
- A taste of what it’s like to work for our inspiring non-profit partners doing meaningful work in areas like Criminal Justice, the Economy, Education, Free Speech, Foreign Policy, and more. Typically, there are both remote/in-person and full-time/part-time roles across the country ranging from policy, communications, fundraising, events, law, project management and beyond
- Tools, frameworks, and principles of progress that help you identify your aptitudes, hone your skillsets, and explore fulfilling career paths you may have never known existed
- Learning and applying Principle Based Management, a management philosophy developed by our founder, Charles Koch, that helps maximize your contribution to your organization’s success, no matter your role
- Community-building with peers, mentors, and our expansive network of 5,000+ alumni who can support you throughout your career
About You
You are an upperclassman or recent graduate exploring careers that help others improve their lives. Whether your passion for social impact involves revitalizing communities, government, education, or business, you have a drive to identify problems and get excited about finding new solutions that have meaningful results. You’re entrepreneurial, curious, and excited to become an effective leader in tackling the major challenges of our time.
Qualifications You’ll Bring to the KIP Experience
- You are geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States
- You’re a lifelong learner with a growth mindset, dedicated to continual self-improvement
- You seek knowledge from any and all sources to help you learn and improve your thinking
- You enjoy collaborating with people of diverse perspectives
- You’re excited to take initiative and solve problems, embracing and driving positive change
- You’re interested in and passionate about solving the most pressing issues our society faces, transforming our world and impacting the lives of others
Standout Interns May Also Bring
- Prior experience related to advancing our vision of breaking the barriers holding people back from realizing their potential
- Aptitude for leadership demonstrated through prior experience, either in a professional setting or outside the workplace
Spring 2025 Internship Openings
Learn more about the roles below on our website:
Communications Intern
Development & Fundraising Intern
Institute Relations & Grant Intern
Policy Intern
Training & Education Intern