What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer AI and Modernizing Government Internship position at PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE?
- Florida International University
- George Mason University
- Ohio State University – John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP)
- Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Public Affairs
- Trinity Washington University
- University of California schools – UCDC Washington Center Program
- University of Maryland
- University of Michigan
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas at Austin – LBJ School of Public Affairs
- Wellesley College – Wellesley in Washington Program (WIW)
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 government is dynamic, innovative and that it effectively serves the American people. We’ve got a great team that helps make it happen.
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 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 AI and Modernizing Government team promotes the effective use of AI, emerging technology and innovation to enhance the operations of—and strengthen trust in—government. We manage events focused on developing AI leaders within government, strengthening AI talent capacity and empowering community learning and AI literacy. The team also coordinates the Partnership’s enterprise-wide AI portfolio focused on empowering public sector leaders as effective users and smart regulators of AI.
Interns on the AI and Modernizing Government team will assist with a variety of critical tasks, including:
- Conducting background research on AI, emerging technologies, and public sector use cases to inform program topics and event content
- Researching and compiling lists of potential speakers and attendees
- Supporting the development of draft agendas, event timelines, and speaker preparation guides
- Supporting day-of-event tasks, including participant engagement, logistics coordination, and note-taking
- Drafting written materials, such as blog posts and event recaps
- Using tools like Asana to track tasks and report progress
- Providing other general administrative support to the team
The AI and Modernizing Government team offers interns a firsthand look at how senior government leaders are implementing cutting-edge technologies to better serve the public. You'll also gain hands-on experience working on projects at the intersection of public policy, technology, and leadership development while contributing to meaningful work that directly impacts government operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication; a basic understanding of AI, emerging technologies, public service and/or government modernization; experience with event planning, research, or content development; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities; and a commitment to public service.
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.
The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws.
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.
Salary : $1,500
