Legislative Research Intern

Summary

Join the Koch Internship Program (KIP), a paid 10-week program offering valuable experience at non-profits nationwide. The program includes virtual professional development sessions and a capstone project. Interns receive a $3,300 or $5,500 stipend based on hours worked. Successful candidates will interview with partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff. The Illinois Policy Institute, a partner organization, seeks an intern to conduct research, analyze bills, and uncover public information. The internship is remote with an option to work in the Chicago office.

Requirements

• Have or be working toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree with a focus on political science, government, law or public policy
• Have excellent data analysis and writing skills, have experience reading and analyzing legislation, proficiency in Excel, attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Review bills filed in the Illinois General Assembly, in Chicago and in other local government units to categorize as either aligned with or against free-market principles
• Conduct research for articles and reports on education, labor issues, state and local regulatory systems, ethics and transparency in government, and more
• File Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover government data not readily available to the public
• Fact check research by institute policy experts

Benefits

$3,300 - $5,500 a year