KIP Summer 2026 - Communications Intern - Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation - Stand Together

Job Title: KIP Summer 2026 - Communications Intern - Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation
Job Location: Washington, DC
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/standtogether/7ec48192-a78f-44d3-a3c6-adbd86504c37
Job Description: The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nation's most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

Throughout your internship, you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day, in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 4:00 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are working full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) with the partner organization.

The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:

1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law;
2. learning the Stand Together community's vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society's biggest challenges; and
3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.

About Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to educating the public about the effects of excessive taxation and spending by all levels of government through research, investigative reporting, and analysis. TPAF also educates the public about government transparency and openness in the United States and around the world.

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is seeking a highly motivated part-time intern to join our communications team. Candidates should have an interest in economic and regulatory policy areas now being debated in Congress and within the executive branch as well as a strong commitment to free-market economics and limited government.

An ideal candidate will have strong writing skills. Previous experience in digital media is preferred but not required.

This role will be part-time, in person, in Washington, D.C.
Primary Responsibilities:
Drafting creative social media content for the organization’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube accounts, including rapid response content for breaking news and curating videos;
Assisting the Communications Director as needed with press releases and media advisories;
Updating press contacts for the organization, making sure state and national broadcast and print pitching lists are accurate and complete;
Advising team on up-and-coming social media trends to populate into algorithms and maximize impressions
Attending various events in Washington, D.C. to promote the TPAF brand and assist with live-tweeting.