Institute Relations and Grants Internship

Atlas Network supports free market, libertarian think tanks in the US and abroad through our Coach, Compete, Celebrate model. This includes providing partner organizations with world-class training opportunities, funding opportunities, and events around the world. The Institute Relations (IR) team at Atlas Network supports our partners in a number of ways, including but not limited to providing grant and award funding, onboarding new partners, connecting partners with like minded organizations, and providing travel support to attend events. Interns on the Institute Relations team work directly with our think tank partners and gain experiences.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Data entry and quality control on database (Salesforce and Excel)

  • Provide support for online application management

  • Monitoring and evaluation of grantee performance and partner engagement

  • Collaborate with Atlas Network’s training team to identify candidates and coordinate new programs for partner organizations

  • Identify process improvements for grant review, award selection, partner onboarding, and other strategic initiatives

  • Assist and collaborate with team members to update website content and materials for various grants and awards programs

  • Support the development and management of Atlas Network partner cohorts

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Atlas Network interns are able to participate in a variety of professional development programs.

Internship Details:

  • Use this form to apply

  • Tentative start and end dates: late January - late April

  • Up to 30 hours per week

  • Preference to applicants who can regularly be in the Arlington, Virginia office

  • Position is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule

  • Apply by December 31, 2026