KIP Spring 2026 - Communications Intern - Sutherland Institute

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- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week).

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 other Thursday (Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26, and April 9) from 1-3:30 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA Feb. 6-Feb. 7.

About Sutherland Institute:

Founded in 1995, Sutherland Institute is an independent research and educational institution – a think tank – whose mission is to advance principled public policy that promotes the Constitutional values of faith, family and freedom. Sutherland is a nonpartisan, nonprofit and tax-exempt organization who relies on support from individuals, corporations and foundations that resonate with our mission. 

Job summary:

A communications internship at Sutherland Institute is a paid, 24-hour-per-week position. Communications interns will assist the VP of strategy and communications on a range of potential projects, which may include drafting press releases, marketing Sutherland Institute professionally and effectively over social media channels, designing and editing graphics, and assisting in the production and distribution of Sutherland’s weekly podcast.

Interns with a strong work ethic, an attitude that elevates team and project success over personal ambition, and who are driven by our mission may be considered for a full-time position at the conclusion of the internship.  

Sutherland’s office is located in downtown Salt Lake City. The combination of in-office and remote work for policy research interns will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This is a part-time role.

Interns who show a strong work ethic and an attitude that elevates the success of the project over personal ambition, and who are a good fit for a center-right public policy research organization, may be considered for a full-time communications position at the conclusion of the internship.

• Design and edit graphics through Canva, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to publish on social media
• Craft and execute a social media messaging plan to broaden Sutherland’s reach
• Identify appealing and intriguing clips and quotes from Sutherland’s weekly content flow
• Complete other tasks as assigned

• Interest in public policy and/or nonprofit organizations
• Interest in a career in communications and/or marketing
• Current college student or recent graduate
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills 

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.