[Hiring] Executive/Research Assistant @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.

Marijuana Policy Project Foundation is seeking a research assistant who is self-motivated and comfortable working independently (with the possibility of occasional small group work as well). The role will be primarily focused on finding working groups in multiple states that are in favor of regulated and safe access to cannabis. The assistant’s primary functions will include:

• Conducting research
• Writing research briefs for our Executive Director

This position requires basic research and policy knowledge. This will be a project-based role centered around two projects:

• Promoting regulated free markets to reduce teen access to cannabis
• Focusing on overall public safety

This role is full-time and remote.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated
• Comfortable working independently
• Basic research and policy knowledge

Requirements

• Must be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States
• Participate in the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming

Benefits

• Stipend of $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week
• Stipend of $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week

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
• Military and veteran status
• Genetic information
• Marital or familial status
• Political affiliation

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.