KIP Spring 2027 - Programs & Events Intern - America's Future

Reason Foundation
Reason Foundation

Administration · Intern

Washington, DC, USA

USD 5,500-7,500 / year

Posted on Sep 25, 2026
About America's Future
America's Future is the talent accelerator and professional network for classically liberal young professionals. Through training, leadership development, and community, we equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and network they need to become effective, principled champions of liberty in their careers and communities. Find Your People. Build Your Future. Learn more about us by visiting our website!
About the role
America's Future is looking for an intern to join our Washington, DC team this spring. You'll work at the center of two things we care about most: supporting the production of DC events, including our Annual Gala & Awards Showcase, and the fellowship programs and chapters that bring our community together year-round. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to see how a nonprofit builds and delivers programs and events, from the first planning spreadsheet to the night itself.
The intern will report to the Chief Operating Officer and support the needs of the full team. They will receive a travel stipend for the metro.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support Annual Gala planning and logistics
  • Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and registration in Salesforce and Eventbrite
  • Assist with sponsor, donor, and honoree communications
  • Provide program support for AF's fellowships and chapters
  • Track attendance, participation, and feedback, and keep program data current in our CRM
  • Support AF-DC events
  • Contribute content for AF's social media around programs and events
  • Assist with daily office operations

Qualifications and Skills

  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication
  • Thrives in a team environment
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
  • Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, or Eventbrite is a plus
  • Prior event, program, or volunteer coordination experience is a plus

5500 - 7500 USD a year

Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.