KIP Spring 2026 - Institute Relations and Grants Intern - Atlas Network
Arlington, VA
Koch Internship Program – Spring Internship Application /
ST Fellowships - Remote /
On-site
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- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week).
The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:
1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law;
2. learning the Stand Together community's vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society's biggest challenges; and
3. 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 (Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26, and April 9) from 1-3:30 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA Feb. 6-Feb. 7.
About Atlas Network:
Atlas Network supports free market, libertarian think tanks in the US and abroad through our Coach, Compete, Celebrate model. This includes providing partner organizations with world-class training opportunities, funding opportunities, and events around the world. The Institute Relations (IR) team at Atlas Network supports our partners in a number of ways, including but not limited to providing grant and award funding, onboarding new partners, connecting partners with like-minded organizations, and providing travel support to attend events.
This role prefers talent who can work onsite in Arlington, VA but is open to remote talent. This role is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the team in managing the donor database (Salesforce), processing donations, preparing acknowledgements and troubleshooting issues.
- Data entry and quality control on database (Salesforce and Excel)
- Provide support for online application management
- Assist in preparation for grant review meeting
- Monitoring and evaluation of grantee performance and partner engagement
- Collaborate with Atlas Network’s training team to identify candidates and coordinate new programs for partner organizations
- Identify process improvements for grant review, award selection, partner onboarding, and other strategic initiatives
- Support the search for new allies and partner organizations, including joining meetings to vet potential partners
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Atlas Network interns are able to participate in a variety of professional development programs. All Atlas Network interns are invited to attend the Cato Institute's intern lectures.
$5,500 - $5,500 a year
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.
