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

Washington, DC Full Time
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.