KIP Spring 2027 - Events Intern - R Street Institute

Stand Together
Washington, DC
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have event coordination experience and a background in communications or policy. This hybrid role in Washington, DC, emphasizes collaboration across teams and requires attention to both in-person and remote work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with event planning experience and interest in policy or communications
    — “Supporting logistics for the organization’s in-person events held in Washington, D.C.”
  • Those who value inclusivity and are motivated by professional development
    — “Values and prioritizes inclusivity”
  • Individuals open to cross-functional collaboration and creative problem-solving
    — “Collaborating with colleagues on the policy and shared services teams to promote events to audiences”

Things to consider

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entire program duration
    — “Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.”
  • Requires in-person attendance for events, which may not align with fully remote preferences
    — “This role requires in-person work for events, but is otherwise largely remote work.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past experience in event logistics and cross-functional teamwork
    — “Executing logistics action items for well-run, professional events”
  • Showcase ideas for creative swag or event promotion strategies
    — “Pitching ideas for fun and cost-effective swag items”
  • Emphasize skills in data management and communication tools relevant to event planning
    — “Supporting the Event Team’s data management systems”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supporting logistics for in-person and virtual events
  • improving event planning and execution
Typical background
undergraduate/graduate/law studentsrecent graduates

Skills & requirements

Required

Event PlanningLogisticsData ManagementCommunication

Preferred

CreativityMarketing

Stack & domain

AuthenticityContinuous Learning & DevelopmentCreativityValues And Prioritizes Inclusivity

About the role

Original posting from Stand Together via Lever

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

Compensation:

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 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.

Source: Stand Together careers (Lever)

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