2026 Summer Leadership and Innovation Internship

PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Programs team hosts and delivers programs, convenings and training sessions that aim to develop strong leaders, engage employees, encourage innovation and build participants’ government networks. The Programs team 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.

Programs 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 listen to senior leaders 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.

Interns selected for the Artificial Intelligence team will research and compile public sector AI use cases and conduct background research on AI and emerging technologies to inform program themes, event content, and potential speakers and participants.

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. The ideal candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, effective time management skills, attention to detail, proven customer service experience, and proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Canva, content creation or project management tools is a plus. Interest in public service, leadership development and the applied, nontechnical use of AI in government is preferred.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva
• content creation or project management tools is a plus
• Interest in public service, leadership development and the applied, nontechnical use of AI in government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• contributing to marketing and outreach efforts, including LinkedIn
• research and compile public sector AI use cases
• conduct background research on AI and emerging technologies to inform program themes, event content, and potential speakers and participants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed