Program Associate - Partnership for Public Service - D.C.

PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Partnership for Public Service (ourpublicservice.org) is a dynamic nonpartisan, nonprofit organization
that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation of Americans into federal
service and by transforming the way government works. Through a combination of cutting-edge research,
innovative legislative initiatives, leadership training and campus-based outreach programs, the Partnership
advocates reforms to build a more effective government for the American people. We believe that good
organizations start with good people, and we strive for excellence in pursuit of our mission through the
values that guide our work:
 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
The Partnership strives to be 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Partnership’s Education & Outreach team works to build talent pipelines for a new generation
of public servants and improve the effectiveness of government recruiting and hiring efforts. To
achieve this the team uses a range of complementary approaches, including developing and
implementing trainings and resources for our Call to Serve network of over 775 colleges and
universities, working directly with federal agencies to improve their recruitment and hiring efforts,
selecting, and training and monitoring Federal Student Ambassadors to promote federal
opportunities on their respective campuses.
The Program Associate for Education & Outreach is an entry-level position that involves work on a
range of programs and products, largely focused on educating students about federal internships
and jobs and enhancing pipelines of talent into government service. The Program Associate will
also support the Partnership’s broader work to connect federal agencies with strategic talent pools.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Assist with the selection, training, coaching and management of the Federal Student
Ambassadors, - groups of college students who serve as peer recruiters on campuses across the
country, from select agencies; assist Ambassador agencies in developing/enhancing their
overall entry-level recruitment and hiring strategy and implementation;
 Conduct webinars and in-person trainings and develop related materials for faculty, career
services professionals and students/jobseekers;
 Assist with workshops for agency representatives including developing content, managing
stakeholder relations and providing on-site logistics;
 Draft content for social media, e-newsletters, CalltoServe.org and GoGovernment.org websites,
and provide general assistance with website maintenance;
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 Provide logistical support in developing and conducting forums, meetings, conferences and
other outreach activities on behalf of the Partnership; and
 Support the Education & Outreach team on all aspects of programs/projects to address
recruitment and hiring challenges confronting the federal government.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Commitment to the mission and values of the Partnership
 Excellent interpersonal, communications and public presentation skills
 1-2 years’ experience required, which can include internships, co-curricular activities and /
or relevant coursework
 Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional work experience
 Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and varied assignments
 Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
 Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
 Strong analytical and organizational skills, including attention to detail
 Facility with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other software and web tools
 Leadership experience in student organizations or community activities is desirable
 Experience planning events and managing others is desirable
 Basic understanding of federal recruitment and hiring practices, as well as the higher
education landscape, is desirable
 Coursework or experience in marketing and / or program evaluation is desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision
coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401K program with a 4 percent
employer match; opportunities for training and development; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of
sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and subsidized use of an onsite exercise facility.

TO APPLY
Please visit the Partnership website (http://ourpublicservice.org) and follow the “About Us” and
“Employment” links to fill the online application for this