KIP Spring 2027 - Events Intern - Atlas Network

Lever, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

Stand Together Fellowships is seeking detail-oriented individuals for the Koch Internship Program’s Events track, supporting nonprofit partnerships and internal staff. The role emphasizes deadlines, vendor coordination, and on-site event execution from Arlington, VA, with flexible work-from-home options.

Preference given to candidates able to work regularly in the Arlington, Virginia office and eager to learn nonprofit operations, training, and leadership development across multiple events and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, innovative mindset for event concepts.
• Passionate about event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, and receptions.
• Coordinate with vendors, caterers, AV techs, and decorators.
• Manage venues, transportation, and lodging logistics.
• Handle guest lists, registrations, and attendee support.
• Create event marketing materials and campaigns.
• Provide on-site support and problem-solving during events.
• Maintain budgets, invoices, and post-event evaluations.
• Collect attendee and team feedback for future improvements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Creativity

Passion for events

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.

The Events Department at Atlas Network is actively searching for a detail-oriented and organized individual with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and a strong desire to learn about the operations of a nonprofit organization. Atlas Network is dedicated to supporting free-market, libertarian think tanks in both the United States and abroad through our Coach, Compete, Celebrate model. This model encompasses providing our partner organizations with world-class training opportunities, funding options, and hosting events worldwide.

Our Events team is responsible for planning and executing exceptional events year-round across five different continents. This team collaborates with on-site vendors, manages travel itineraries for staff and partners, and designs programming for our Regional Liberty Forums and flagship event, Liberty Forum and Freedom Dinner.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the event planning team to help plan and organize events, including conferences, seminars, workshops, and social gatherings
• Assist in identifying and coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and service providers required for events, such as caterers, audio-visual technicians, and decorators
• Help manage event logistics, including venue selection and arrangements for transportation and accommodation
• Assist in managing guest lists, registrations, and RSVPs. Provide information and support to event attendees as needed
• Assist in creating event marketing materials, such as flyers, social media posts, and email campaigns
• Be present at events to provide on-site support, coordinate with staff, and address any issues that may arise during the event
• Maintain event files, records, and documentation, including budgets, invoices, and post-event evaluations
• Gather feedback from event attendees and team members to identify areas for improvement in future events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Enthusiastic and passionate about event planning and management

Internship Details:

• Preference to applicants who can regularly be in the Arlington Virginia office
• Position is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule

$5,500 - $5,500 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.

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 participantsand applicantswith honesty, dignity, respectand sensitivity.We welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolor,race,religion,religious creed,sex,genderor 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 andveteran status,genetic information,maritalor familialstatus, political affiliation,or any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.