The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C.—seeks an energetic federal affairs associate to track, analyze, and assist with federal legislative and regulatory priorities. If you are the right fit, you will work closely with our existing federal affairs team. If you want to join a young, energetic, and growing organization influencing public policy on the ground level, this may be just the opportunity you need.
Your typical day at R Street may include identifying, vetting, and tracking legislative and regulatory priorities; conducting research; providing regular written briefings; interacting with policymakers and their staff; spearheading special projects; and representing R Street at various events and meetings.
Workplace
While we offer a flexible working arrangement, preference will be given to applicants located in the Washington, D.C., region. Local candidates should expect to work in person 2-3 days per week most weeks.
Aspects of Your Role
Tracking and analyzing federal legislative and regulatory priorities
Collating and communicating information as regular briefings to the FGA team
Researching policy proposals and legislative histories
Tackling special projects and serving as an occasional project manager
Drafting policy engagement pieces for external audiences
Managing third-party relationships via a CRM system
Tracking and analyzing federal affairs metrics
Attend various events and meetings on behalf of R Street
Skills and Qualifications
- Familiarity with the legislative and regulatory processes
- Experience in policy, government, or government affairs
- Solid research and writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for free markets and limited, effective government
- Drive to be a highly responsive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
