KAP 2026-2027 - Government Relations Coordinator - Institute for the American Worker

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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 challenges in more effective, principled ways.

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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 challenges 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.

The Institute for the American Worker champions policies that empower the American worker and entrepreneur. We promote modern labor policy for the modern workforce to ensure individuals have the freedom to choose which kind of work is best for them and their families.

The Government Relations Coordinator supports the Institute for the American Worker’s government relations and policy engagement efforts by managing scheduling, event operations, and logistics for the organization’s advocacy activities in Washington, D.C. This role is responsible for coordinating meetings with congressional offices, federal agencies, coalition partners, and policy stakeholders; supporting internal operations; and ensuring the seamless execution of I4AW’s Capitol Hill briefings, policy events, and outreach efforts.

This role is ideal for an organized, proactive professional seeking to launch a career in government relations, coalition outreach, or event planning.

Schedule meetings for Government Relations team with Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, coalition partners, and external stakeholders
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, briefing packets, and follow-up materials
Maintain detailed records of meetings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
Draft follow-up communications and thank yous after meetings

Maintain and update legislative trackers, stakeholder databases, and congressional contact lists
Track congressional hearings, labor policy developments, committee activity, and relevant legislative calendars
Assist in drafting internal government relations reports and activity summaries

Support planning and execution of Capitol Hill briefings, Fellowship Fly-in, coalition meetings, roundtables, and policy events
Coordinate venue logistics, invitations, RSVPs, catering, materials, and on-site support
Assist with preparation of presentation materials and policy collateral for events
Assist with speaker coordination for I4AW’s Fellowship program

Coordinate with communications and policy teams to align messaging around advocacy priorities
Support organizational outreach tied to reports, policy releases, and regulatory/legislative initiatives
Assist with administrative and logistical support for Future of Work Fellows, policy experts, and external speakers participating in I4AW events

1-4 years of professional experience (internships on Capitol Hill, in advocacy, policy, or nonprofit settings strongly preferred)
Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and calendar management tools

Nice to Have

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Familiarity with congressional procedures and legislative process
Prior experience scheduling for senior leaders or coordinating stakeholder meetings
Interest in labor policy, workforce policy, or free-market public policy advocacy