KIP Fall 2025 - Events Intern - R Street Institute

The Koch Internship Program (KIP)  is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges . Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you.  Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week).

 

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!

ROLE SUMMARY

Support R Street in-person and virtual events, as well as assist with R Street event-related data management, planning creatively for future event opportunities, and more. This role will work cross-functionally with R Street’s policy and Government Affairs teams as needed. The individual in this position will be part of the Events unit which is nested within the broader Communications team at R Street, providing the opportunity to meet and learn from a wide variety of experts in the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Events

Supporting logistics for the organization’s in-person events held in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area, as well as assisting with virtual events

Collaborating with colleagues on the policy and shared services teams to promote events to audiences

Executing logistics action items for well-run, professional events, including coordination with staff, contractors, and event participants

Identifying ways to improve our event planning and execution

Communications & Branding

Supporting the Event Team’s data management systems

Helping prepare and review event-related communications, including a newsletter and follow-up communications

Working collaboratively with R Street staff to help maximize the impact and reach of the Institute’s wide range of policy research and writing

Assisting with the marketing of other R Street policy programs to general audiences, organizations, foundations, media outlets and other stakeholders

Pitching ideas for fun and cost-effective swag items

Participate in collaborative team meetings and planning sessions

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Authenticity

Continuous learning & development

Creativity

Values and prioritizes inclusivity

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.