Spring 2027 Leadership and Program Delivery Intern

Application Deadline is October 19. 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. For Spring 2027, the Partnership will prioritize hiring interns from the following schools: 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

ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public. Building on our over 20 years of experience, we: Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex government environment Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our government institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service. Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is 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 more effective government People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect Persistence to d