How Associates are Selected
The Koch Associate Program is highly competitive and selects only the most promising candidates. To lend some perspective, the rate of hire for the 2009-10 Koch Associate Program was slightly under 8% of total applicants.
The Foundation looks for the following key attributes in a potential Associate:
Required
- Solid understanding of free-market principles
- Commitment to limited government and the advancement of individual liberty
- Solid academic record
- 0-10 years of work experience
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- Strong interest in learning MBM® in the non-profit setting
Desired
- Intellectual curiosity
- Willingness to learn and be challenged
- Desire to become a better and more equipped professional
- Humility, integrity, and motivation
- Demonstration of entrepreneurial thinking
Because the Koch Associate Program is a full-time, year-long program, applicants must be available to work from June through May. Applicants who are only available part-time, or for a portion of the year, cannot be considered. Candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to apply.
All candidates who apply are carefully evaluated based on their application materials and subsequent interviews both over the phone and in person. Follow the link to learn more about the application process timeline.
