KIP Spring 2027 - Economics Olympiad Intern - Foundation for Economic Education

Reason Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that provides professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work at non-profits across the United States.

FEE and Stand Together Fellowships recruit early-career professionals, including students and recent grads, with opportunities to interview for positions with partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff in a nationwide program in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong customer service
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Self-starter who works independently with initiative

Responsibilities

• Draft, send, and track communications to registered teachers and students throughout registration, testing, and the National Round
• Monitor inboxes and channels; ensure inquiries are answered promptly
• Support planning and execution of the National Round in Washington, DC, including venue coordination and logistics
• Maintain registration and communication records (e.g., Salesforce) for status and outreach history
• Create participant-facing materials such as logistics packets, FAQs, itineraries and emails
• Collaborate with supervisor on new projects and initiatives for the Economics Olympiad
• Track and report KPIs such as response times and registration follow-through

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent work

Proactiveness

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Business, Economics, or related major

Pursuing undergraduate/graduate studies

Tools

Salesforce

Job 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. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!

About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. For 80 years, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various programs, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

About FEE's Student Engagement Team

The Student Engagement department leads FEE's student-facing events. Through a mix of in-person and virtual programs, FEE partners with schools, educators, and organizations to introduce students to the principles of a free society, fostering deeper understanding and thoughtful discussions. From outreach and relationship-building to event logistics and execution, the Student Engagement team works to create engaging, high-impact experiences that challenge and inspire the next generation. Domestically, FEE's programs have reached students in nearly all 50 states. Internationally, FEE has a growing footprint in Latin America.

About This Internship

This role will assist with FEE's new initiative, the Economics Olympiad (EO). EO is FEE's international student competition, running students through a School Round and a National Round on their way to an International Final Round. In Canada and the USA, the program is scaling to reach students at schools across both countries during the School Round, before bringing top performers together for an in-person National Round in Washington, DC. Behind the scenes, a small team of staff and partners keeps teachers, students and parents informed and supported at every stage, helping turn the National Round into a well-run, memorable event.

The Economics Olympiad Intern will be the front line of that experience - helping students, teachers, and parents get clear, timely answers as they move through the School and National Rounds, while also supporting the planning of the National Round event in DC. This is an opportunity for the ideal candidate to combine a love for the ideas of a free society with a passion for clear communication and flawless event execution.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, send, and track communications to registered teachers and students throughout registration, testing, and the National Round — reminders, deadlines, logistics updates, and FAQs.
• Monitor inboxes and shared communication channels to ensure inquiries are answered promptly and accurately.
• Support planning and execution of the National Round in Washington, DC, including venue coordination, vendor and catering logistics, AV needs, schedules, and day-of logistics packets.
• Help maintain registration and communication records (e.g., in Salesforce) so participant status and outreach history stay accurate and up to date.
• Assist with creating participant-facing materials such as logistics packets, FAQs, itineraries and confirmation emails.
• Work closely with your intern supervisor on new projects, ideas and initiatives related to the Economic Olympiad.
• Track and report relevant KPIs (e.g., response times, registration follow-through, inquiry volume).

Skills:

• Business, Economics, Project Management or other related majors desired, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
• Ability juggling multiple priorities while keeping everything on track and maintaining careful attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial spirit to improve existing programs.
• A collaborative personality; unafraid of challenge.
• An unwavering commitment to the mission and principles of FEE.

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.

5500 - 7500 USD a year

Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.