Kip Fall 2024 - Operations Intern - Foundation For Economic Education

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you. Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week). 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 the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. For over 75 years, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various programs, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and streamlining processes to enhance overall operational efficiency
• Provide vital administrative support to the operations team, including data entry, file organization, and document management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative operational initiatives aimed at optimizing organizational effectiveness.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify operational areas for improvement, offering insightful recommendations for enhancement.

Skills

• Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field degree desired, but not required
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration at all levels
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and willingness to learn new software and tools
• Independent and team-oriented, demonstrating a proactive and positive approach to work
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative and resourceful mindset

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.