- Salary
- $6k+/yr
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Koch Internship Program
- Seniority
- Internship
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Lever
Description
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 nation's 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 the admissions process early!
About Independence Institute
Founded in 1985, Independence Institute is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leading voice for individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. We offer fulland part-time internships during winter, spring, summer, and fall semesters. Alternate academic schedules can often be accommodated.
About the Fiscal Policy Center
The Fiscal Policy Center produces substantive policy analysis, educates the public, and promotes ideas rooted in fiscal responsibility, limited government, and economic freedom.
Interns assist the Center’s director with research and writing across a wide range of fiscal and tax policy issues, including:
- State and municipal budgets
- Tax and spending trends
- Economic development incentives
- Government fees and enterprises
- Transportation, housing, healthcare, and education programs
Qualifications
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Interest in free market and limited government policy
- Basic understanding of microeconomics required
- Knowledge of budgeting, tax policy, or accounting preferred
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Opportunities
Fiscal Policy interns may attend legislative hearings, community events, or policy discussions, and will gain valuable experience in public policy research and communications.