2026 Summer Communications and Public Engagement Internship

PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE•Washington, DC

1d•$1,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Partnership’s communication efforts are designed to change public perceptions, educate the public about the need for a high-performing government and help connect citizens to their government. In addition, the Communications and Public Engagement team ensures that Partnership programs and activities are heard, understood and actionable. Communications interns are integral Communications team members and assist with writing, editing and brainstorming new ideas. Our interns will be placed in one of three sub-teams within the Communications team—marketing, press or storytelling. Our marketing interns provide a range of support including generating the Partnership’s weekly newsletter and blogs, and managing the Partnership’s social media outreach including Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn. Press interns support media relations efforts including building press lists, drafting press materials and supporting other media outreach efforts. Storytelling interns provide administrative, logistical and research support for a variety of efforts to better understand perceptions of government and raise public awareness around the role and impact of government. This is a terrific opportunity for individuals who are interested or have experience in communications, public relations or marketing.

Requirements

Detail-oriented team player
Excellent writing skills
Excellent organization skills
Excellent public speaking skills

Responsibilities

Assist with writing
Assist with editing
Brainstorm new ideas
Generating the Partnership’s weekly newsletter and blogs
Managing the Partnership’s social media outreach including Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn
Building press lists
Drafting press materials
Supporting other media outreach efforts
Provide administrative support
Provide logistical support
Provide research support