KIP Summer 2026 - Program Operations Intern - Principled Business

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!

About Principled Business
Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe that capitalism is the greatest force for good and it's up to the actors in that system to live up to its promise. We convene and equip investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity, agency, prosperity, and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies, communities, and the wider culture to strengthen the public understanding of capitalism and support for it.

Role Overview
Principled Business is seeking a full-time, remote Program Operations Intern to support the planning and execution of our convenings, salons, trainings, cohorts, and program content. This role is for someone who is highly organized, fast-moving, and eager to learn how high-leverage programs are built and delivered.

Key Responsibilities
1) Program Delivery and Logistics
● Support planning and execution for virtual and in-person programs (run-of-show, timelines, checklists).
● Coordinate logistics and communications with speakers, facilitators, and participants.
● Help prepare materials for sessions (agendas, participant packets, links, notes).

2) Participant Communications and Onboarding
● Draft and proofread participant emails, confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups.
● Support onboarding workflows (registration, calendars, Zoom links, event FAQs).
● Ensure participants have what they need and know what to expect.

3) Program Content and Editorial Support
● Proofread and lightly edit program curricula, handouts, and supporting resources.
● Help maintain a clean internal library of program assets, templates, and recordings.
● Capture session notes and convert them into usable internal documentation.

4) Participant Experience Capture and Feedback
● Build and send post-event surveys, track responses, and summarize results.
● Support participant follow-ups and short interviews (scheduling, note-taking, synthesis).
● Maintain a simple feedback log of themes, wins, pain points, and improvement ideas.

5) Coordination, Tracking, and Systems
● Maintain accurate rosters, attendance, and basic program metrics in spreadsheets or tracking tools.
● Track action items and deadlines across program workstreams.
● Produce simple exports, lists, and recap notes as requested.

6) Program Marketing and Promotion Support
● Draft and proofread promotional copy for programs (email invites, short posts, landing page blurbs).
● Support outreach to targeted audiences and partners to drive attendance and engagement.
● Coordinate simple asset needs (speaker bios, session descriptions, graphics requests) and keep materials organized.
● Track basic promotion performance (RSVPs, attendance, conversions) and summarize takeaways.

Ideal Qualifications
● Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
● Strong writing skills and good editorial instincts.
● Comfortable juggling multiple moving pieces and staying calm under deadlines.
● Basic fluency with spreadsheets and collaborative tools.

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.