What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Executive Networks 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 Executive Networks team convenes government executives, current and former, to help them build critical connections with their peers across government and develop strategies to address the most pressing issues facing their agencies. Executive Networks interns have the unique opportunity to listen to senior federal leaders discuss implementing policy changes within their agencies including efforts to enhance government efficiency, artificial intelligence and others.
Examples of the networks that the intern will support include the Strategic Advisors to Government Executives (SAGE) network, which pairs former federal leaders with opportunities to share their expertise with current executives. The intern will also work with the General Counsel Exchange, an active group of agency legal advisors, and the Assistant Secretaries for Administration and Management Roundtable, where senior agency leaders confer on management issues including budget and finance, human capital, information technology, acquisition and facilities.
Interns will learn more about program management, relationship management, information gathering and analysis, database maintenance, event planning and logistics and customer service. At the end of their term, interns will walk away with a greater understanding of the policy implementation challenges and key management, legal and operational issues that the federal government is addressing, as well as the vital role that leaders play. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, time management skills and a demonstrated ability to provide customer 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
