State Policies Intern

Summary

Join the Koch Internship Program (KIP), a paid 10-week experiential learning program offering meaningful work experience at non-profits. The program includes virtual professional development sessions and mentorship. Interns receive a stipend of $5,500 or $3,300 depending on whether they are full-time or part-time. Successful candidates will interview with both partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff. This specific internship focuses on assisting with state cannabis policies, including research, writing, scheduling meetings, and potentially assisting with pressure tactics. The internship is remote and requires self-motivation and excellent time management skills.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a small remote group setting
• Be extremely detail-oriented
• Have excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

• Perform cannabis policy research and related writing, when needed for the Director of State Policies and other staff members
• Update a spreadsheet of legislators’ stances on cannabis policies
• Schedule legislative meetings
• Possibly help the State Policies with pressure tactics such as in-house calls, texting to constituents and supporters, and /or drafting letters to the editor

Benefits

$5,500 - $5,500 a year stipend