[Hiring] KIP Summer 2026 - Communications Intern - TechFreedom @Stand Together

Role Description

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. 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.

Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are working full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) with the partner organization.

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.
• 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 Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.

We are looking for a passionate communications intern interested in tech legal policy and its societal impacts, ready to join our team and make a difference in the tech policy discourse. TechFreedom is seeking interns to explore key technology and policy issues. Interns will work with experts, impacting technology governance.

Apply with a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample on technology policy. Help us shape policies that promote innovation and freedom, contributing to a tech-positive future.

This role is part-time and remote.

• Conduct research on tech legal issues, contributing to briefs and materials to influence policy and regulatory decisions.
• Identify and engage with stakeholders in technology, law, and industry to support policy initiatives.
• Design visual content and manage digital platforms to increase outreach.
• Monitor and summarize technology policy news and trends for strategic communication.
• Promote dialogue and network growth through social media and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Passionate about technology law and its societal impact.
• Strong writer and communicator with persuasive storytelling ability.
• Experienced in graphic/web design and video production.
• Proficient in digital media, including social media strategy and content management.
• Proactive and organized, able to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Highly adaptable, able to navigate changing priorities and new challenges.
• Team-oriented, with a collaborative spirit that enhances group projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• $5,500 - $5,500 a year

Company Description

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 participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual 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 and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.