Partnership for Public Service Fall 2026 Internship Opportunites

ORGANIZAITON

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?

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Partnership for Public Service is hiring interns for several opportunities across the organization. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports our mission to make the federal, state and local government more effective while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit administration, public service, program support, research, communications, operations and more! Applicants may review the available internship opportunities below and indicate the position or positions that best align with their interests and experience. Fine a more comprehensive review of our internship program and positions on our website.

Available internship opportunities include:

• Artificial Intelligent Research Internship
• Communication and Public Engagement Internship
• Fundraising Internship
• Human Resources Internship
• Leadership and Program Delivery Internship
• Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Internship
• Recruitment and Employee Engagement Internship

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 at 40 hours a week will receive $2,000 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. This is a hybrid internship, with an expectation of on-site work approximately two days per week once office space is available. One on-site day is Wednesday.

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.