Full-Time and Contract Positions

All of our current open positions are posted below. We will never ask you to reply with personal or financial information regarding a job application.

Research Manager, California Gubernatorial Transition Project

The Partnership for Public Service’s California Gubernatorial Transition Project will support a smooth and safe transfer of power between gubernatorial administrations, prepare senior appointees to effectively step into office and maximize a new administration’s capacity to manage government challenges. Since 2008, the Partnership has grown its public profile to be the go-to source for information and advice on presidential transitions through our Center for Presidential Transition. The research manager of the California Gubernatorial Transition Project will contribute to building a new portfolio of transition support at the state level, liaising with key leaders of the outgoing and incoming administrations, campaigns, senior civil service leaders and external stakeholders. 

This position is ideal for someone with a passion for public service who has project management experience as well as a strong background conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research and translating research findings into compelling narratives. Responsibilities of the position include project scoping and research design; data collection and analysis; and the development and presentation of written research products. The manager will join a growing team focused on state government. 

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Manager, Public Service Leadership Institute

The Partnership is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and motivated project manager to join our Public Service Leadership Institute (PSLI) team to manage cohorts of our AI Government Leadership program and other AI-focused leadership projects. 

Our Artificial Intelligence Government Leadership program is a multi-month leadership development program designed to help senior government leaders build a clear understanding of AI fundamentals, identify meaningful and practical AI opportunities in their work, and lead responsibly as they navigate the opportunities and risks associated with AI. Participants include members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) as well as other senior leaders from across government. As the Partnership expands our work in the AI and data space, we are intentionally growing this program, and related efforts, to create lasting and scalable change in government.

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Director, Major Gifts & Individual Giving

The Partnership is seeking a Director of Major Gifts and Individual Giving to develop and execute a long-term fundraising
strategy to significantly grow individual support for the Partnership and its programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, the director will be responsible for all stages of donor and prospect relationships, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. They will use creative techniques to identify prospective donors, establish new methods for engagement and cultivation of current donors and prospects, and orchestrate staff and board members to support fundraising efforts for contributions of $5,000 or more.

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Associate Manager, Programs Communications & Marketing

The Partnership is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and motivated project manager with marketing and communications skills to join our Programs team. This person will support the marketing and communication efforts for the Public Service Leadership Institute team’s thought leadership work and the broader Programs Team’s business development initiatives.The associate manager may also manage select leadership development programming for government employees. 

Marketing and communications responsibilities include long-term planning around LinkedIn posts and HubSpot (mass marketing) emails and the creation and updating of marketing collateral, website pages, program applications, and other materials. This work will also involve research, creation, and posting about leadership development tools, practical leadership frameworks, and other trends in public service thought leadership. This role will be responsible for helping to develop and manage the marketing plans for both thought leadership content and program initiatives. 

While the primary responsibilities for this role are marketing and communications, this position may also manage small engagements for our government customers, such as leadership development programs for mid-career audiences, leadership retreats and webinars.

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