Spring 2027 Leadership and Program Delivery Intern

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 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Public Service Leadership Institute (PSLI) hosts and delivers programs, convenings and training sessions that aim to develop strong government leaders, engage employees, encourage innovation and build participants’ government networks. PSLI is looking for interns to help support our leadership development and business development. Interns are assigned to one primary focus area, with limited exposure to other team activities.

PSLI interns have the unique opportunity to develop leadership and project management skills by assisting in the delivery of programs for government employees. They will also have the opportunity to learn from senior government leaders as they discuss the implementation of policy changes, including efforts to enhance government efficiency, the use of artificial intelligence, and other initiatives.