Development Intern

Job Description

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Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

Prioritized Schools for Summer 2026 Interns:
For Summer 2026, 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
• Wellesley College – Wellesley in Washington Program (WIW)

Residency Requirement: 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.

ORGANIZATION: Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a big mission: we’re working to ensure the government is dynamic, innovative and that it effectively serves the American people. We’ve got a great team that helps make it happen.

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 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: Development Intern

The Partnership’s fundraising efforts extend across the organization and focus on ensuring long-term financial viability. The Development team identifies, cultivates and secures financial and in-kind support for the Partnership’s programs and activities.

The Development intern will learn the basics of nonprofit fundraising and relationship management, including how to conduct prospect research, cultivate new donors and work with our corporate sponsors and other existing supporters.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Identifying and researching prospective sponsorship, individual gift and foundation grant opportunities.
• Drafting correspondence related to Partnership programs.
• Providing support for internal and external meetings, including preparing, note-taking and observing.
• Assisting with mailings or email invitation sends.
• Tracking and acknowledging incoming donations using our customer management system (Salesforce).

Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

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 $1,500 per month.
• Part-time interns: 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 typically Wednesday. Due to an upcoming office relocation, the internship may be a modified hybrid arrangement. On-site expectations will be communicated in advance once schedules are finalized.

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.

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