Spring 2025 Federal Executive Networks Internship

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 Federal 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. Federal Executive Networks Programs interns have the unique opportunity to listen to senior federal leaders discuss implementing policy changes within their agencies including efforts to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, 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 oral 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.  

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.