Career Information for Employers

As a top ranked public affairs school by U.S. News and World Report, the Trachtenberg School produces competitive candidates for public service careers, in all sectors and fields.

Employers have the opportunity to connect with our students and alumni who contribute strategic skills in management, analysis, evaluation, budget and governance to workplaces around the world. 

Let our team connect you to our diverse network of highly driven professionals, at all career stages, who bring authenticity, curiosity, integrity and rigor to addressing pressing global issues.

• Learn about the Trachtenberg School students and our rigorous academic programs.
• Hear how our alumni are finding solutions to issues in the United States and throughout the globe.

Partnership & Recruitment Opportunities

Post Jobs, Internships and Fellowships

Professional opportunities can be posted for FREE on the Trachtenberg School internal job board and/or on our Hot Listservs (Jobs; Internships; PhD level) by emailing Denise Fowler, Director of Career Development, at [email protected].

Host Employer Information & Recruitment Sessions (in-person or virtual)

These programs can be virtual (usually 30-60 minutes and offered around lunchtime or late afternoon), on-campus or on-site (at DC areas offices). In addition to offering programs specifically for the Trachtenberg School students and alumni, we partner with all GW graduate programs for employers interested in reaching the broader university network. For more information, please contact Denise Fowler, Director of Career Development, at [email protected].

Schedule Interviews (on-campus or virtual)

If you would like to advertise and interview for jobs and internships with our students and alumni, contact Denise Fowler, Director of Career Development, at [email protected] to discuss how to market and schedule these opportunities.

Partner as a Capstone Client

As part of the final degree requirement, all Masters students complete a Capstone Project to provide pro bono consulting (PDF) (spring and fall semesters) to clients for evidence-based recommendations of the analysis and findings. Please contact Kate Rosa, Director of Administration and Operations, at [email protected].

Promote Existing Information Sessions

 If you are already running on-site, on-campus or virtual information sessions and would like us to spread the word about these programs to the Trachtenberg community, email [email protected] with additional details and registration links.

Attend George Washington University Career Fairs

For employers interested in reaching the entire university through one of the many career fairs that happen throughout the academic year, please reach out to GW's Center for Career Services Employer Relations Team.

Host a Graduate School Information Session For Your Employees

Trachtenberg is committed to supporting your colleagues' graduate school aspirations and your employee development needs. Our admissions team can host an information session (in-person or virtual) for employees to learn about our degree and certificate programs tailored to their professional goals. Please contact Associate Director of Admissions, Mindy Galvan, at [email protected] for more information.

If you would like to speak further with our team to explore any of these partnership opportunities or other ideas, please contact Denise Fowler, Director of Career Development, at [email protected]

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