About this role
About FEE
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. For 80 years, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various programs, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.
About FEE’s Student Engagement Team
The Student Engagement department leads FEE’s student-facing events. Through a mix of in-person and virtual programs, FEE partners with schools, educators, and organizations to introduce students to the principles of a free society, fostering deeper understanding and thoughtful discussions. From outreach and relationship-building to event logistics and execution, the Student Engagement team works to create engaging, high-impact experiences that challenge and inspire the next generation. Domestically, FEE’s programs have reached students in nearly all 50 states. Internationally, FEE has a growing footprint in Latin America.
The Hackathons Intern will help create and execute immersive, fun, and educational events for FEE’s various 11-26-year-old audiences. This is an opportunity for the ideal candidate to combine a love for the ideas of a free society with a passion for designing and implementing extraordinary customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Oversee virtual and in-person program logistics, such as the hackathon schedule, curriculum, speaker selection, online platform registration, day-of logistics, invoices, etc.
- Handle logistics including, but not limited to, creating logistics packets, landing and registration pages, Zoom links, calendar invites, emailing participants, etc.
- Maintain accurate reporting in Salesforce.
- Work closely with your intern supervisor on new projects, ideas, and initiatives.
- Track and report relevant KPIs (key performance indicators).
Skills
- Computer Science, Business, Economics, Project Management or other related majors desired, but not required.
- A deep curiosity about AI.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping everything on track and maintaining careful attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial spirit to improve existing programs.
- A collaborative personality; unafraid of challenge.
- An unwavering commitment to the mission and principles of FEE
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.
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.