Research Intern, Paragon Health Institute

About the Role

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships. It offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling pressing policy challenges. This program is for early-career professionals, including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• Tasks as Assigned:
• Social media and website posts.
• Basic research and writing.
• Infographic creation.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Support Ongoing Work and Research:
• Note-taking of health policy hearings, events, and news monitoring.
• Research Assistance:
• Assist Paragon Health Institute staff with research and policy development.
• Compile and organize relevant data from diverse sources, including government reports, academic studies, and policy documents.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the design and implementation of research projects by assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Research Project:
• Complete, author, and publish a short research paper with Paragon Health Institute on a topic of the intern’s interest, approved by Paragon staff.
• Work closely with Paragon Staff to draft, review, and analyze the research project.
• Complete work on the research project on Fridays (Paragon’s remote workdays).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.
• Required availability every Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training.
• Required attendance at the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.
• Strong preference for full time, open to part time for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial self-starter with high initiative and intellectual curiosity, eager to explore complex policy issues and contribute to a fast-paced think tank environment.
• Strong interest in health policy, with a demonstrated desire to learn about and engage with topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, and health care financing in a freemarket oriented lens.
• Excellent research and communication skills, capable of conducting original analysis, synthesizing information quickly, and clearly summarizing key takeaways from policy events and hearings.
• Adaptable and detail-oriented, comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks—from note-taking at Congressional briefings to drafting memos and assisting with data analysis.