Koch Associate Program 2026-2027
Koch Associate Program 2026-2027
The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a professional development experience designed for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing policy challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to be effective policy leaders and advance the ideals of individual liberty and limited government. Associates spend one day each week engaging in leadership programming with Stand Together Fellowships staff, and the rest of the week, are working full-time at one of our many partner organizations: leading national think tanks and state policy institutes.
What You’ll Experience
- Full-time employment at one of our partner organizations doing impactful work in areas like the Economy, Education, Future of Work, Health Care and more. Choose from on-site, hybrid, or remote roles ranging from policy & legal research, communications & marketing, development & fundraising, program & project management and beyond. As such, we welcome candidates from all majors/disciplines, including those with advanced degrees
- Mentorship from experienced leaders to develop your unique skills and work towards advancing your long-term goals
- Community-building with peers and our expansive network of 6,000+ alumni
- Learning and applying the principles of Principle Based Management™ to maximize your contribution to your organization’s success, no matter your role to maximize your contribution to your organization’s success, no matter your role
About You
You are looking for a career that helps others improve their lives. You have a drive to identify problems and get excited about finding new solutions that have meaningful results. You’re entrepreneurial, curious, and excited to become an effective leader in tackling the major challenges of our time.
Qualifications You’ll Bring to the KAP Experience
- You are located in and authorized to work in the United States
- You’re a lifelong learner with a growth mindset, dedicated to continual self-improvement
- You seek knowledge from any and all sources to help you learn and improve your thinking
- You enjoy collaborating with people of diverse perspectives
- You’re excited to take initiative and solve problems, embracing and driving positive change
- You’re interested in and passionate about solving the most pressing issues our society faces, transforming our world and impacting the lives of others
Standout Associates May Also Bring
- Prior experience related to a vision of breaking the barriers holding people back from realizing their potential
- Aptitude for leadership demonstrated through prior experience, either professional or outside the workplace
Successful candidates will interview with both Stand Together Fellowships staff and partner organizations, so we encourage you to apply today, giving yourself ample time to thoroughly explore the opportunities offered by our partners and find the role that is best for you! Please complete check out our FAQs or sign up for an informational call with a recruiter here to learn more before submitting your application.