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2022 Summer Center for Presidential Transition Intern (DC Based/Hybrid)

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INTRODUCTION 
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? 
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
You may only submit one internship application per term. Applicants submitting more than one application per term will not be considered. If you have a strong interest in multiple teams, you may indicate your alternate team preferences later in the application. Please note that selecting multiple teams does not increase your likelihood of being selected for an internship. 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW 
The Center for Presidential Transition helps presidential candidates and their transition teams, second-term administrations and federal agencies navigate the transition process and ensure a first term or second term administration is ready to govern. As we prepare for the next presidential transition, we are evaluating lessons learned from the 2020-21 transition, developing proposals to improve future transitions, and preparing political appointees to serve in the administration.  

Center interns will play an important part in supporting our efforts to learn lessons from the 2020-21 transition lessons and preparing our transition resources for the 2024 transition cycle. Interns support events that educate leaders in government and members of the public about presidential transition, conduct in-depth research on transition-related issues and assist with program administration. 

The Center offers interns an opportunity to contribute to a historic process while learning more about the federal government and developing expertise in a niche subject area. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail and time management skills. Additionally, the ideal candidates will take initiative, be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment and commit to serving in a nonpartisan manner. 

 
REPORTING STRUCTURE 
This position typically reports to an associate or associate manager. 
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
This job operates in a professional office environment in Washington, DC. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer and scanner. Please note that as a result of COVID-19, We are planning for this position to be hybrid work based in Washington, DC (a combination of remote work and some in-person office work or events), depending on specific team needs. Needs will be discussed during the interview stage of the hiring process. 

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. 
 
 
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 
The Public Service Internship Program is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates to contribute to the Partnership’s mission while developing valuable professional skills. 
Summer 2022 internships available in: 
  • Communications: ideal for those interested in communications, marketing, event planning 
  • Development: ideal for those interested in nonprofit fundraising and relationship management 
  • Government Affairs: ideal for those interested in the legislative process and federal policies 
  • Leadership Development: ideal for those interested in organizational and leadership development 
  • HR and Operations: ideal for those interested in nonprofit operations/management, talent acquisition, project management, human resources 
  • Center for Presidential Transition: ideal for those interested in presidential transition 
  • Research, Analysis and Program Evaluation: ideal for those interested in social science research 
  • Federal Hiring and Employee Engagement: ideal for those interested in data collection and analysis, relationship management, event planning and logistics, and the federal hiring process  
Specific internship position descriptions are available at https://ourpublicservice.org/about/public-service-internship-program/
 
 
 
COMPENSATION 
Interns receive the following compensation: 
  • Full-time interns with an undergraduate or graduate degree will receive $1,000 per month 
  • Full-time interns who are currently undergraduate students will receive $800 per month 
  • Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly 
 
TRAVEL 
If travel occurs, it is local and during the business day. 
 
LOCATION 
Must be based in the United States for the duration of the internship.   
 
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, age, national origin, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law. 
 
VACCINATION POLICY 
 
Effective October 15, 2021, all Partnership employees, regardless of position or physical location, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as a condition of employment. A simple unnotarized copy of the official vaccination card or a notarized COVID-19 Vaccination Form attesting to full vaccination must be provided to the Vice President of Human Resources, prior to October 15, 2021. For new employees starting work with the Partnership on or after October 1, 2021, the documentation must be provided within two weeks after the start date. 
 
If you believe you qualify for an exception from the requirements of this policy, for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, you must provide a letter (on letterhead) from your doctor or clergy to the Vice President of Human Resources by the above deadline. The Partnership will explore potential reasonable accommodations for you that would not cause undue hardship to the Partnership. However, such reasonable accommodations are not required and cannot be guaranteed.