Strategic Research Intern

Summary

Join the Koch Internship Program (KIP), a 10-week paid experiential learning program at Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), a public interest law firm dedicated to individual liberty. As a Strategic Research intern, you'll contribute to high-quality social science research supporting PLF's mission. The internship involves collaborating with various teams, conducting research, analyzing data, and creating content. You'll receive a stipend of $5,500 (full-time) or $3,300 (part-time). The internship is remote by default, but you can request to work in PLF's offices. Successful candidates will interview with both PLF and Stand Together Fellowships.

Requirements

• Be an inquisitive, creative, and self-motivated college junior, senior, grad student, or recent graduate
• Know the principles of liberty and seek to advance them
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Enjoy problem-solving
• Submit a résumé that includes relevant experience in the liberty movement and professional skills
• Submit a cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants
• Submit a writing sample
• Submit a semester schedule (if taking classes during the internship period)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with public officials to obtain public records
• Collect, organize, and analyze data using Microsoft Excel, R, Python, GIS, or Stata
• Conduct literature reviews on topics such as regulatory reform, housing supply, property rights, coastal land rights, and more
• Develop internal data for litigation, communications, or legal policy campaigns
• Write blog posts, op-eds, or one-pagers on topics relevant to PLF’s work

Benefits

• Receive a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend depending on whether you are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week)
• Participate in virtual professional development sessions
• Receive mentorship from seasoned professionals
• Work remotely by default, with the option to request to work in PLF’s offices