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.
Education and Outreach Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Education and Outreach team works to educate and inspire top talent about careers in federal service and reestablish the federal government as an employer of choice. The Team’s work ranges from developing and disseminating educational materials to working with college campuses on outreach efforts and events. You will play a critical role by assisting with research and development of outreach materials as well as with the day-to-day aspects of program upkeep, event planning, and material dissemination. If you are interested in leveraging your experiences as a student to contribute to the Partnership’s efforts to reach college and university students, this is a great opportunity for you. Check out www.calltoserve.org and www.makingthedifference.org to see some of the outreach materials this team works on.
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Fundraising/Development Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Development Team manages fundraising and donor outreach to corporations, foundations and individuals. This involves cultivating relationships with donors and thinking creatively about how to engage new contacts. Working with our Development Team, you will be responsible for prospect research and will assist with outreach efforts to current and potential donors. You will also provide support to the team through letter writing, prospect database management, proposal writing and assistance with our membership programs. This is a great opportunity for you to take on responsibility for activities that ensure the organization's financial success and to learn about the important contributions made by development in organizational management.
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Government Transformation Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Government Transformation team is the Partnership’s in-house pro-bono consulting outfit. The team seeks to help agencies improve the way they conduct business (from hiring practices to performance management to strategic planning); build networks to encourage collaboration among the public and private sectors; and showcase the developing management trends in the federal government. You will gather and analyze key research, draft and revise reports, contribute to efforts intended to offer solutions to agencies’ problems, attend meetings with agency leaders, and provide other day-to-day support (e.g., organizing events). If you are interested in learning about both public and private sector innovation, the business of government or the consulting field, then this team is for you.
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Nonprofit Management/Accounting Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Executive Vice-President oversees a team responsible for the management and administration of the Partnership. Fellows will gain experience in Non-Profit Management, Accounting, Human Resources and Database Management. Working with the Administration team has proven to be an especially rewarding experience for Business and Accounting majors who wish to take on a significant amount of responsibility handling the accounts of a financially well-footed organization and to gain hands-on experience with accounting programs such as FinancialEdge and database management programs such as Raiser’s Edge. No special accounting knowledge required.
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Research Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Research team is dedicated to providing the quality information, insightful analysis, and practical solutions needed to modernize the federal government so it can better protect and promote the security, health and prosperity of all Americans. You will work closely with the team to help produce the Partnership’s unique series of high-visibility reports, insightful issue briefs, original surveys, and innovative research projects (such as the often-cited Best Places to Work in the Federal Government initiative). You will play a key role in the data collection, analysis and editing of reports, respond to data requests from other teams within the organization, conduct background research, draft issue-specific one-pagers, and assist with administrative tasks. If you enjoy research, writing and data analysis, and you want to help shape the policy debate in Washington, D.C., this is an excellent opportunity for you.
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Government Affairs Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Government Affairs team represents the Partnership on Capitol Hill and before the executive branch. The Team advocates for legislation that will bring about policy changes and human capital reform, educates decision-makers on civil service issues and works to engage key policymakers in Partnership activities. The Government Affairs Fellow will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative process by tracking current legislation, drafting correspondence for the Hill, attending congressional hearings, researching and writing memos on federal workforce issues and relevant legislation and participating in the planning and staffing of key Partnership events (e.g., the Service to America Medals and the Annual Summer Intern Event).
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Communications Fellowship - Spring 2010
The Communications team publicizes the organization’s research and programmatic activities to the news media, government leaders and the general public. The team also works to educate the public about federal workforce issues and produces the organization's external events, including an annual black-tie awards gala, a federal job fair, plus press conferences and other events to release research reports and announce new initiatives. In support of the Partnership's media and public relations outreach, the Communications & Events Fellow monitors news coverage, manages the Partnership’s news clippings archive, assists in building media lists, helps create and send the Partnership’s daily electronic newsletter, writes content for radio PSAs, speeches and newsletters, and other related tasks. The Fellow also assists with planning and executing events, including venue logistics, invitations and registration, and helps execute the Partnership’s annual Service to America Medals (servicetoamericamedals.org), the premier awards program for honoring federal employees. This is a terrific opportunity for an individual who has interest or experience in communications, media and/or event planning, and is eager for the opportunity to build his/her public relations portfolio and develop marketable experience representing an organization to the public. The ideal candidate is outgoing, detail oriented and a team player, and has excellent writing, organization and oral communication skills.
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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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