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KAP 2026-2027 - Manager of Education Initiatives - Virginia Institute for Public Policy

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Job Description

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.  

About the Virginia Institute for Public Policy (VIPP)

The Virginia Institute for Public Policy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization committed to advancing individual liberty, personal responsibility, and constitutionally limited government. Through original research, policy development, coalition building, and civic education, we aim to make Virginia a model for freedom, prosperity, and good governance.

Position Summary

The Manager of Education Initiatives coordinates and advances the Institute’s education portfolio, contributing to policy development, legislative engagement, coalition coordination, and programmatic initiatives that expand education opportunity across Virginia.

This position plays a key role in executing VIPP’s education strategy, integrating policy, partnerships, and public engagement to advance parental rights, education transparency, and expanded learning options, including microschools and other innovative models.

This position blends government affairs, coalition leadership, and program execution, working closely with Institute leadership, coalition partners, and communications staff to translate policy priorities into measurable impact across the Commonwealth.

About the Virginia Institute for Public Policy (VIPP)

The Virginia Institute for Public Policy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization committed to advancing individual liberty, personal responsibility, and constitutionally limited government. Through original research, policy development, coalition building, and civic education, we aim to make Virginia a model for freedom, prosperity, and good governance.

Position Summary

The Manager of Education Initiatives coordinates and advances the Institute’s education portfolio, contributing to policy development, legislative engagement, coalition coordination, and programmatic initiatives that expand education opportunity across Virginia.

This position plays a key role in executing VIPP’s education strategy, integrating policy, partnerships, and public engagement to advance parental rights, education transparency, and expanded learning options, including microschools and other innovative models.

This position blends government affairs, coalition leadership, and program execution, working closely with Institute leadership, coalition partners, and communications staff to translate policy priorities into measurable impact across the Commonwealth.

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.  

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing your interest, alignment with VIPP’s mission, and relevant experience
  • (Optional) Writing sample (e.g., policy memo, legislative testimony, or articles
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

About Stand Together Fellowships 
Learn more about Stand Together Fellowships.
  
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. 

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