Spring 2025 Leadership Institute Intern

This is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington, Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship.

ORGANIZATION 

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a big mission: we’re working to ensure the federal government is dynamic, innovative and that it effectively serves the American people. We’ve got a great team that helps make it happen.

Our staff is diverse in experience and perspective, but at our core, we share a lot of the same traits. We are mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive.

Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:    

• Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government.
• People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect.
• Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results.
• Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible.

We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process. Are you ready to join our team?   

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Public Service Leadership Institute hosts programs and training sessions that aim to develop strong leaders, engage employees, encourage innovation and build participants’ federal networks. Examples of those programs include our Excellence in Government Fellows Program and Leadership Excellence for Acquisitions Professionals Program, both geared toward federal employees across the government. 

Leadership Insitute interns have the unique opportunity to develop leadership and project management skills by helping deliver programs for federal employees with the Public Service Leadership Institute team. During their internship, interns will learn more about project management, relationship management, event planning and logistics, customer service, professionalism and leadership development theory. At the end of their term, interns will walk away with a greater understanding of how the federal government and its agencies work and how federal employees can lead at every level. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and a basic understanding of Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This job operates in a professional office environment in Washington, DC and occasionally at local external venues. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer and scanner.  

COMPENSATION

Full-time interns will receive $1,500 per month. Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.

LOCATION

This is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington, Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship. Per Partnership policy, all full-time employees will be expected to work from the office a minimum of 2x per week. 

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK   

Business hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, though exact work hours may vary depending on availability and need. Academic schedules will be accommodated; a part-time schedule may be considered. There may be occasional early morning or evening activities required.

TRAVEL 

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day.  

AAP/EEO STATEMENT 

The Partnership is an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume with your application. Cover letters are not required but are encouraged.