Business Development Intern

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 

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

Our staff is diverse in experience and perspective, but at our core, we share a lot of the same traits. We are 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 a 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. Are you ready to join our team?   

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Partnership’s Business Development team plays a critical role in identifying and developing fee-for-service opportunities, building relationships with federal clients, and growing the Partnership’s reach, impact and revenue. The team collaborates across our organization to sell services that foster leadership development; team building; employee engagement; recruitment and retention; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Partnership helps federal employees improve leadership capacity and transform government from within.

During the internship, the intern may learn more about data collection and analysis, revenue tracking and forecasting, proposal development, relationship management, customer service, process flows, policy development, contract administration, marketing, and other aspects of the business development lifecycle. At the end of their term, the intern will walk away with a greater understanding of the challenges faced by federal agencies and how the Partnership supports the government while also growing our impact through business development efforts. Our team is seeking candidates with an interest in learning about the federal government and the federal contracting process who are detail-oriented, have solid time management habits, experience with Microsoft 365 products, strong written and verbal communications skills, and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to pitch in.

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.  

COMPENSATION

Full-time interns will receive $1,500 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. Per Partnership policy, all full-time employees will be expected to work from the office a minimum of 2x per week.  

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.  

AAP/EEO STATEMENT 

The Partnership is an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume with your application. Cover letters are not required but are encouraged.