KIP Spring 2027 Events Intern R Street Institute

The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development leadership training and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nations most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff so we strongly encourage you to begin theadmissions process early!

ROLE SUMMARY

Support R Street in-person and virtual events as well as assist with R Street event-related data management planning creatively for future event opportunities and more. This role will work cross-functionally with R Streets policy and Government Affairs teams as needed. The individual in this position will be part of the Events unit which is nested within the broader Communications team at R Street providing the opportunity to meet and learn from a wide variety of experts in the field.

This is a hybrid role as it requires in-person work for events but is otherwise largely remote work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Events

• Supporting logistics for the organizations in-person events held in Washington D.C. and the surrounding area as well as assisting with virtual events
• Collaborating with colleagues on the policy and shared services teams to promote events to audiences
• Executing logistics action items for well-run professional events including coordination with staff contractors and event participants
• Identifying ways to improve our event planning and execution

Communications & Branding

• Supporting the Event Teams data management systems
• Helping prepare and review event-related communications including a newsletter and follow-up communications
• Working collaboratively with R Street staff to help maximize the impact and reach of the Institutes wide range of policy research and writing
• Assisting with the marketing of other R Street policy programs to general audiences organizations foundations media outlets and other stakeholders
• Pitching ideas for fun and cost-effective swag items
• Participate in collaborative team meetings and planning sessions

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Authenticity
• Continuous learning & development
• Creativity
• Values and prioritizes inclusivity

$7500 - $7500 a year

Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization or $5500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences perspectives knowledge and ideas fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual orientation national origin citizenship ethnicity ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition pregnancy(including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions)military andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.

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Required Experience:

Intern