Strategic Leadership Intern - Spring 2027

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!

Organization Overview

The Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR) is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 to advance civil rights and liberties for all people. Rooted in the classical civil rights tradition and the principle that individuals should be treated without regard to race, gender, or other group identity, FAIR works to counter the spread of identity-based ideology across American institutions and to promote a common culture built on fairness, understanding, and humanity.

FAIR pursues this mission through a dual strategy: identifying & supporting precedent-setting litigation that ensures diversity and inclusion efforts remain non-discriminatory, and grassroots, cultural, medical and educational programming that shifts hearts and minds at the community level. FAIR's network includes more than 50 chapters across the United States and Canada, along with professional networks of educators, clinicians, artists, and legal advocates.

Program Areas

FAIR in Medicine: A nonpartisan professional network dedicated to advancing the highest ethical standards in medical practice. FAIR in Medicine raises awareness of unethical and politicized practices in healthcare, promotes scientific debate and inquiry free from ideological pressure, and builds a common medical culture grounded in critical thinking and evidence-based care.

FAIR in the Arts: A professional network championing freedom of expression and excellence in arts, entertainment, and media. FAIR in the Arts provides grants and funding for artists, curates events and mentorship opportunities, and builds a network of advisors, institutions, and enterprises that support artists facing intolerance for their work or viewpoints.

FAIR in Education: FAIR in Education equips teachers, administrators, and school communities with pro-human learning resources and support to build healthy school environments. Its flagship offering is the Many Stories, One Nation (MSON) curriculum an academically rigorous alternative to "liberated" ethnic studies models that gives students a comprehensive view of the contributions of all Americans, paired with the FAIR Pro-Human Learning Standards, literature guides, and the Educators Alliance professional community.

FAIR Legal Network: The FAIR Legal Network identifies and publicizes precedent-setting litigation on behalf of individuals denied equal protection, advises schools and employers on bringing policies into compliance with civil rights law, and equips FAIR members with the tools to challenge discriminatory practices in their own communities.

Chapter Network & Communications: FAIR's grassroots Chapter Network spans more than 50 chapters that host discussions, outreach events, and educational campaigns locally. This work is supported by FAIR's communications, social media, and Substack newsletter operations, which extend FAIR's programs and message to a national audience.

About the role

FAIR for All is seeking motivated, mission-aligned interns to support its programs in 2027. This general internship placement allows students to gain hands-on experience across one or more of FAIR's core program areas: Medicine, the Arts, Education, and Legal as well as organizational operations, working in close coordination with the CFO/COO. Specific project assignments will be tailored to the intern's interests, skills, and department needs.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administrative and project needs of assigned FAIR program area(s)
• Conduct research on relevant policy, cultural, legal, or educational developments
• Assist with drafting internal memos, briefing documents, and correspondence
• Help prepare materials for events, webinars, and chapter or member communications
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for program improvement
• Complete special projects as assigned by the CFO/COO

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in civil liberties, education, healthcare, the arts, or nonprofit operations
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Alignment with FAIR's mission of viewpoint diversity and nonpartisan civil rights advocacy
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; additional skills a plus

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership decision-making
• Mentorship from the CFO/COO, program directors and Chapter Leaders
• Networking opportunities across FAIR's national professional communities

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.