Fall 2026 Leadership and Program Delivery Intern

Partnership for Public Service•Washington, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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, business development or AI policy work. Interns are assigned to one primary focus area, with limited exposure to other team activities. Leadership and Program Delivery 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. Additional responsibilities may include researching leadership and innovation topics; assisting with event agendas, timelines and speaker preparation; drafting event recaps and social media content; supporting the rollout of eLearning courses through the organization’s LMS platform; and contributing to marketing and outreach efforts, including LinkedIn. Interns may also gain exposure to business development activities that support PSLI and related leadership programs. Through this internship, participants develop skills in project management, event planning, research, communication, customer service and professional conduct. At the end of their term, interns will walk away with a greater understanding of how the government works and how government employees can lead at every level.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Proven customer service experience.
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva.
Experience with content creation.
Experience with project management tools.
Interest in public service.
Interest in leadership development.
Interest in the applied, nontechnical use of AI in government.

Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of programs for government employees.
Learn from senior government leaders regarding policy implementation, government efficiency, AI use, and other initiatives.
Research leadership and innovation topics.
Assist with event agendas, timelines, and speaker preparation.
Draft event recaps and social media content.
Support the rollout of eLearning courses through the organization’s LMS platform.
Contribute to marketing and outreach efforts, including LinkedIn.
Gain exposure to business development activities that support PSLI and related leadership programs.