[Hiring] KIP Summer 2026 - Fiscal Policy Intern @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. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

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, supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1-4:00 pm ET. 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 other Thursday from 1-4 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.

About the role: The Fiscal Policy Center produces substantive policy analysis, educates the public on its findings, and promotes fiscal policy ideas centered around the principles of limited government, the free market, and the liberty of individuals and families to choose where their money goes. Interns for the center will assist the center’s director by conducting research and writing on a wide range of issues falling within the broad purview of fiscal and tax policy. With an eye toward tax, spending, and economics, tasks could reach into the realm of municipal and state budgets, taxpayer-funded economic development incentives, government enterprises and fees, transportation, housing programs, healthcare, education, and more.

Interns should be prepared to tackle complex assignments from a free market and limited government perspective. An understanding of the basic principles of microeconomics is expected. Further knowledge of economics, budgeting, tax policy, and/or accounting is helpful, though not required. Interns may also have the opportunity to attend political events outside of the office.

This role prefers onsite in the Denver, CO office but is open to remote work.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic principles of microeconomics.
• Further knowledge of economics, budgeting, tax policy, and/or accounting is helpful, though not required.

Requirements

• Must be available every other Thursday from 1-4 PM ET for virtual professional development training.
• Must attend the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA on June 3-4.

Benefits

• Stipend of either $7,500 or $5,500 depending on full-time or part-time status.
• Meaningful professional experience at a partner organization.
• Participation in a 2-day, in-person summit and virtual programming.

Company Description

The Independence Institute was incorporated in Colorado in 1985 and was issued an IRS determination letter in 1985 recognizing it as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Institute remains a highly respected voice in the non-profit community today.