KIP Spring 2027 - Fiscal Policy Intern - Independence Institute

Abundance Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) by Stand Together Fellowships offers a paid experiential learning path for early-career professionals across the United States. Interns gain professional development and meaningful work at non-profits addressing policy challenges, interviewing with partner organizations and Stand Together staff.

Independence Institute and the Fiscal Policy Center host internships in Colorado; stipends include $7,500 for full-time (≈32 hours/week) and $5,500 for part-time (≈24

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in free market and limited government policy.
• Basic understanding of microeconomics required.
• Knowledge of budgeting, tax policy, or accounting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center’s director with research and writing on fiscal and tax policy topics.
• Analyze budgets, tax and spending trends and related policy issues.
• Support research on economic development incentives and government programs.
• Attend legislative hearings, community events, or policy discussions when needed.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Policy interest

Microeconomics basics

Budgeting/tax knowledge

Independent work

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 Independence Institute

Founded in 1985, Independence Institute is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leading voice for individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. We offer fulland part-time internships during winter, spring, summer, and fall semesters. Alternate academic schedules can often be accommodated.

About the Fiscal Policy Center

The Fiscal Policy Center produces substantive policy analysis, educates the public, and promotes ideas rooted in fiscal responsibility, limited government, and economic freedom. Interns assist the Center’s director with research and writing across a wide range of fiscal and tax policy issues, including:

• State and municipal budgets
• Tax and spending trends
• Economic development incentives
• Government fees and enterprises
• Transportation, housing, healthcare, and education programs

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in free market and limited government policy
• Basic understanding of microeconomics required
• Knowledge of budgeting, tax policy, or accounting preferred
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Opportunities

Fiscal Policy interns may attend legislative hearings, community events, or policy discussions, and will gain valuable experience in public policy research and communications.

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 - 5500 USD a year

• Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization.
• Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of $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.