Human Resources

This is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the WashingtonMetropolitan Region for the duration of their internship. For Spring 2027, the Partnership will prioritize hiring interns from the following schools: 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

ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public. Building on our over 20 years of experience, we: Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex government environment Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our government institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service. Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is 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 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources team supports the Partnership’s people,processesand employee experience. The HR intern will have the opportunity to learn about core HR functions while providing administrative and project support across talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, training, recordsmanagementand other HR processes. The HR intern willassistwith a variety of tasks, including: Supporting the talent acquisition process by posting positions, organizing hiring materials, creating hiring project boards inAsanaandassistingwith candidate communications and interview resources. Assistingwith onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing materials, updating checklists, organizingresourcesandmaintainingrelated records. Reviewing spreadsheets,trackersand HR documents for accuracy and helpingmaintainorganized employee records and internal resources. Supporting the preparation and production of HR-related trainings, including organizing materials, slide decks,handoutsand follow-up resources. Helping update templates, processdocumentsand employee-facing resources, including materials related to benefits and other HR processes. Providing general administrative and project support to the HR team and completing other duties as assigned. This isa great opportunityfor someone interested in learning more about human resources, nonprofit administration, talent acquisition, employee lifecycleprocessesand the systems that support a strong employee experience.

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 $2,000 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. This is a hybrid internship, with an expectation of on-site work approximately two days per week once office space is available. One on-site day is Wednesday.

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The timeline for applicant review and selection may vary depending on the size of the applicant pool. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Oct. 19 . Applications may remain open after that date based on hiring needs.Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis. We will begin reviewing applications on Oct. 19 and strive to complete virtual interviews and extend offers within approximately one month of that date. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Partnership for Public Service’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which a Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr Public Service