KIP Spring 2027 - Hackathons Intern - Foundation for Economic Education

Lever, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid in-person/remote

Job summary

Stand Together Fellowships is seeking a Hackathons Intern to help design and run immersive, educational events for FEE’s student audiences across the United States. The role blends program logistics with creative event execution, requiring strong communication and independent initiative.

You will coordinate virtual and on-site activities, update Salesforce, and work with partners to deliver high-quality experiences. A deep curiosity about AI and a collaborative spirit are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to improve programs.
• Collaborative personality and willingness to tackle challenges.
• Deep curiosity about AI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee virtual and in-person program logistics for hackathons and events.
• Create logistics packets, landing/registration pages, Zoom links, calendars, and participant emails.
• Maintain accurate reporting in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with intern supervisor on new projects and initiatives.
• Track and report relevant KPIs.

Skills

AI curiosity

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent work

Entrepreneurial spirit

Collaborative

Mission alignment

Education

Related majors (CS/Business/Economics/PM)

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.

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.

The Hackathons Intern will help create and execute immersive, fun, and educational events for FEE’s various 11-26-year-old audiences. This is an opportunity for the ideal candidate to combine a love for the ideas of a free society with a passion for designing and implementing extraordinary customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee virtual and in-person program logistics, such as the hackathon schedule, curriculum, speaker selection, online platform registration, day-of logistics, invoices, etc.
• Handle logistics including, but not limited to, creating logistics packets, landing and registration pages, Zoom links, calendar invites, emailing participants, etc.
• Maintain accurate reporting in Salesforce.
• Work closely with your intern supervisor on new projects, ideas, and initiatives.
• Track and report relevant KPIs (key performance indicators).

Skills

• Computer Science, Business, Economics, Project Management or other related majors desired, but not required.
• A deep curiosity about AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to juggle 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

$5,500 - $7,500 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.