[Hiring] State Policy Intern @Stand Together

Role 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.

As a member of the State Policy team, you will work with all PLF’s capabilities—litigation, strategic research, coalitions, and communications—to draft legislation, model bills, one-pagers, research memos, and blogs and op-eds supporting our mission and vision.

Your specific job duties will likely include:

• Conducting legislative and other research to support policy drafting
• Drafting one-pagers, op-eds, blogposts, and other supporting documentation for PLF’s model policies
• Reviewing legislation and providing support to the State Policy team

Qualifications

• An inquisitive, creative, and self-motivated college junior, senior, grad student, or recent graduate who knows the principles of liberty and seeks to advance them
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Enjoy problem solving
• Curiosity about the law and public policy
• Knowledge of and a principled passion for individual liberty, one that transcends private or other political interests
• Strong writing and research skills

Requirements

• Interns are expected to work part time (24 hours per week)
• Submit in ONE PDF: a résumé and a cover letter explaining your fit for PLF
• Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample and a semester schedule (if taking classes during the internship period)

Benefits

• Stipend of $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week
• Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants