2026 Spring Business Development Internship at The Partnership for Public Service
The Partnership for Public Service · Washington, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Washington
- 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 Partnership’s Business Development team plays a critical role in identifying and developing fee-for-service opportunities, building relationships with government clients, developing a strategy and processes to enter the state and local government market on a selective basis and growing the Partnership’s reach, impact and revenue. The team collaborates across our organization to sell services that foster leadership development; team building; employee engagement; recruiting and retention. The Partnership helps government employees improve leadership capacity and transform government from within.
During the internship, the intern may learn about data collection and analysis, revenue tracking and forecasting, proposal development, relationship management, customer service, process flows, policy development, contract administration, marketing and other aspects of the business development lifecycle. At the end of their term, the intern will walk away with a greater understanding of the challenges faced by federal agencies and how the Partnership supports the government while also growing our impact through business development efforts. Our team seeks candidates with an interest in learning about the government and the contracting process, who are detail oriented, have solid time management habits, experience with Microsoft 365 products, strong written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to pitch in.
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 - with Wednesday as the required in-office day.
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.
