The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.  
seeks a bright and motivated Program Associate to join the Academic & Student Programs team. As a Program Associate, you’ll contribute to supporting program leads and scholars, ensuring successful events, and executing project logistics, along with myriad other administrative functions requiring excellent attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your professional skillset and work toward your own career goals. The team encourages advancement through university courses; this is the perfect position and team environment for someone interested in pursuing an advanced degree.
This position works primarily at the Mercatus office located on the Fairfax campus.Role ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support for Academic & Student Programs, including staffing (in-person and online) events and preparing materials, assisting with recruiting efforts and database management, and helping with the scheduling and administrative needs of program leads and scholars.Draft program notes and reports and execute special projects, delegating subtasks to and collaborating with peers and junior staff as relevant.Assist with creating website content, as well as copyediting and research assistance with manuscripts, journal articles, and other research products.Contribute to office management for the Fairfax office by sharing reception desk duties and assisting in day-to-day operations including facilities maintenance, office and kitchen supply inventory, and presenting a professional office appearance.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityExcellent attention to detail and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated time-management skills and ability to balance multiple short- and long-term projects without direct supervisionEffective communicatorStrong writing and editing skillsExperience in a professional staff support, program management, and/or events management role preferredInterest in economics, classical liberalism, and public policy preferredAbout Stand Together Fellowships Learn more about .  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.