Public Service Fellows Program
The Partnership for Public Service is seeking current students or recent graduates to join our team and contribute to our mission.
- Are you a student or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program?
- Are you passionate about public service?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience?
- Are you looking for a paid position in the heart of Washington, D.C.?
Then we're interested in hearing from you!
Selection Process
Application review for Spring 2010 Fellowships will begin on November 19, 2009.
Within one month from the application deadline you should expect to hear from the Fellowship Coordinators — likely via email — regarding the determination of your application and the possibility of an interview (including telephone interviews). If you need to check the status of your application, please feel free to send an email inquiry to fellows@ourpublicservice.org or to call 202-775-9111.
We anticipate Fall Fellows beginning work on January 11, 2010. We will work with individuals based on academic or work-related reasons.
- Full time fellows with an undergraduate or graduate degree will receive a $1000 per month stipend.
- Full time fellows who are currently undergraduate students will receive an $800 per month stipend.
- Part time fellow stipends will be pro-rated accordingly.
- Volunteer applications may also be accepted. Please email fellows@ourpublicservice to inquire further about volunteer status.
Fellowship Positions
Each fellow applies for a particular position or positions based on their skills and interests.
Work Study Student from the George Washington University
OPEN ONLY TO FEDERAL WORK STUDY STUDENTS AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
•Applicable Majors: Any
•Number of Openings: 5
•Hours per week: 10-15
•Hourly Wage Offered: $12.00/hour
•Desired Work Schedule: Work schedule is flexible based on students’ schedule. Ideally the student will work a few consistent shifts per week (for example, the student might work 7 hours each Monday and Wednesday or 3 hours every Monday-Thursday morning).
•Purpose of Job: The Work Study Student will help the Partnership for Public Service achieve its mission which is to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.
The Partnership has 7 Teams that work to achieve our mission and the Work Study Student would support the work of one of the following teams:
•Government Transformation
•Research
•Development
•Education & Outreach
•Administrative
Description of Duties:
Duties may include any of the following:
•Research
•Memo writing
•Letter writing
•Updating and writing content for our Web sites
•Taking care of logistical details for meetings and trainings
•Analyzing data using Microsoft Excel
•Maintaining organizational contacts
•Greeting visitors, answering phones and directing calls
Required Qualifications:
The following knowledge, skills and abilities are sought for each of the 5 teams. A qualified applicant does not need to possess all qualifications but may possess one or more of the following:
•Experience creating/updating Web sites
•Knowledge of basic html
•Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
•Experience creating presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
•Experience using Microsoft Outlook
•Outstanding writing skills
•Public-speaking experience
•Time-management skills
•Ability to handle logistical details for meetings and trainings
•Attention to detail
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