KIP Spring 2027 - Events Intern - R Street Institute

Reason Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 6,800 - 8,300; Full time

Job summary

Stand Together Fellowships’ Koch Internship Program offers paid experiential learning with a focus on events, policy research, and communications. The internship supports R Street in-person and virtual events, data management, and creative planning for future opportunities.

It provides cross-functional exposure within Stand Together Fellowships’ broader network and a hybrid work setup. The role emphasizes collaboration across policy and government affairs teams, with in-person event duties in

Qualifications

• Demonstrates authenticity and inclusive values.
• Shows willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Exhibits creativity in event planning and communications.
• Values inclusivity across teams and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics for in-person events in Washington, D.C. and surrounding area, plus virtual events.
• Collaborate with policy and shared services teams to promote events to various audiences.
• Execute logistics tasks with staff, contractors, and participants to ensure events run smoothly.
• Identify opportunities to improve event planning and execution.

Skills

Authenticity

Continuous learning

Creativity

Inclusivity

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!

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.

This is a hybrid role, as it requires in-person work for events, but is otherwise largely remote work.

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.

7500 - 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.