KIP Summer 2026 - Fiscal Policy Intern - Independence Institute

Americans for Prosperity

Colorado

Full-Time

Entry (0-2 yrs)

Finance & Accounting

Internship

Posted on April 6, 2026

Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every other Thursday from 1-4 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.

About Independence Institute:

The Independence Institute was incorporated in Colorado in 1985 and was issued an IRS determination letter in 1985 recognizing it as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Institute remains a highly respected voice in the non-profit community today.

About the role:

The Fiscal Policy Center produces substantive policy analysis, educates the public on its findings, and promotes fiscal policy ideas centered around the principles of limited government, the free market, and the liberty of individuals and families to choose where their money goes. Interns for the center will assist the center’s director by conducting research and writing on a wide range of issues falling within the broad purview of fiscal and tax policy. With an eye toward tax, spending, and economics, tasks could reach into the realm of municipal and state budgets, taxpayer-funded economic development incentives, government enterprises and fees, transportation, housing programs, healthcare, education, and more.

Interns should be prepared to tackle complex assignments from a free market and limited government perspective. An understanding of the basic principles of microeconomics is expected. Further knowledge of economics, budgeting, tax policy, and/or accounting is helpful, though not required. Interns may also have the opportunity to attend political events outside of the office.

This role prefers onsite in the Denver, CO office but is open to remote work.

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