About the role#
The Trustee & Government Affairs (TGA) Intern supports the mission to advance academic excellence, academic freedom, and accountability in higher education. Working with the Director of External Affairs, you will maintain networks of university trustees and elected officials while executing communication strategies. This is a full-time, paid internship through the Koch Internship Program for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Draft correspondence, policy statements, and publication materials for higher education stakeholders.
- Assist with constituent outreach to trustees, governors, policymakers, and higher education leaders.
- Research higher education policy issues and collaborate on cross-departmental outreach.
- Manage the college and university database to ensure quality control.
- Coordinate direct mail and email campaigns, including mass mailings and resource requests.
- Provide operational, logistical, and research support for trustee publications, departmental events, and board seminars.
What you'll need#
- Current status as an undergraduate, graduate, or law student, or recent graduate.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to commute reliably to the office in Washington, DC.
- Strong organizational skills and a principled approach to your work.
- A focus on personal responsibility, accountability, and honesty.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Work Modality: On-site, with hybrid arrangements considered for exceptional candidates.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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