Kip Spring 2026 Presidents Office Intern

Company Intelligence

Stand Together is a philanthropic community founded by Charles Koch and other leaders, focused on solving social problems through free enterprise, individual liberty, and voluntary cooperation. It supports organizations tackling poverty, education, and criminal justice via grants and partnerships. Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), established in 1946, is a non-profit promoting free-market principles, entrepreneurship, and limited government through educational programs, seminars, and media. FEE is a key partner in KIP (Koch Internship Program), which Stand Together administers for high-impact roles across its network. Both operate in the think tank/non-profit education sector, with Stand Together influencing policy and philanthropy (size: ~500 staff across affiliates; FEE ~50 staff). Recent strategic directions include expanding youth leadership programs like KIP amid economic education pushes post-2024 elections. Culture emphasizes intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and bold ideas in a remote-friendly environment (primary offices in Arlington, VA for Stand Together; Atlanta, GA for FEE; fully remote for this role). Core values: individual responsibility, market solutions, and anti-poverty innovation.

Program Deep Dive

**KIP Spring 2026

• President's Office Intern** is a 10-12 week remote program (Jan-May

2026. via Koch Internship Program, placing interns in high-level strategy roles at Stand Together/FEE. Structure: Full-time (40 hrs/week), project-based with weekly check-ins and final presentation. Skills sought: strong research, writing, critical thinking; interest in economics/policy; basic data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets). Daily responsibilities: Support President's Office with research briefs on economic policy, event planning for leadership summits, stakeholder communications, and memo drafting. Learning: Exposure to C-suite decision-making, policy analysis. Mentorship: Paired with senior advisor; bi-weekly training on free-market economics and professional skills. Post-program: 70% of KIP alumni advance to full-time roles at Stand Together network or partners like Americans for Prosperity; strong pipeline to grad programs in public policy/economics.

Application Success Guide

• Requirements: Open to undergrads/grad students 18-25; resume, cover letter (1-page, tailored to free-market passion), unofficial transcript. Deadline: October 15, 2025 (early apply by Sept 1 for priority).
• Process:

1. Apply via Stand Together careers portal (search "KIP Spring 2026"); Indeed link aggregates but direct apply required.
2. Video intro (2-min: "Why free enterprise?").
3. Phone screen (20-min).
4. Virtual interview (panel, 45-min).
5. Case study (policy memo on e.g., "Impact of regulations on startups").

• Common questions: "Explain a free-market solution to poverty." "How does individual liberty drive innovation?" "Describe a time you challenged conventional thinking."
• Assessments: Policy case study (analyze real-world economic issue); no group exercises.
• Standout traits: Evidence of self-directed learning (e.g., read Hayek/Friedman); quantifiable impact in clubs/volunteering; concise writing samples.

Insider Tips

• Interviews: They value soft skills (curiosity, resilience, collaboration) over technical (no coding needed); prep by debating policy (e.g., universal basic income vs. opportunity expansion). Demonstrate industry knowledge: Reference Koch network wins like school choice reforms.
• Priorities: 60% soft skills (communication, initiative), 40% policy/econ basics.
• Questions to ask: "How is the President's Office shaping 2026 anti-poverty strategies?" "What intern project had biggest impact last cohort?"
• Red flags: Generic apps (no mention of mission); left-leaning views without free-market pivot; poor research (e.g., confusing Stand Together with Koch Industries).

Practical Information

• Compensation: $5,000-$7,500 stipend (prorated for 10-12 weeks); top performers get housing/travel if needed (remote default).
• Benefits: Professional headshots, LinkedIn optimization, FEE course access (e.g., "Economics in One Lesson").
• Timeline: Applications open now; starts Jan 12, 2026; ends mid-May.
• Networking: KIP alumni network (5,000+ via Slack/annual summit); intros to Stand Together fellows for grad roles. Leverage for references in policy/econ jobs. Tailor your app to show actionable passion—read FEE.org articles, join their free youth seminars pre-interview for edge.