Public Service

The Public Service tutor helps students explore internship and job opportunities in the public sector, providing advice and guidance.

Public Service Tutor

• Philip O’Sullivan

Public Service Resources at Harvard

• The Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship has the Pathways to Practice program, which offers students and recent alumni meaningful, hands-on experiences to explore the field of public service as a potential career path. Partnering with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to provide a wide range of curated summer fellowships, as well as funding and support for independent public service projects over the summer and winter breaks.
• The Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship integrates community and civic engagement into undergraduate academics. A list of Mindich courses can be found here.
• The Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship also offers individual advising by appointment along with drop-in sessions here for students with questions or seeking to learn more about public service resources at Harvard.
• The Institute of Politics Internships & Career Committee offers comprehensive internship opportunities during the summer and exploratory events during the academic year in politics and public service.
• The Mignone Center for Career Success offers information, advising, and a range of resources for those pursuing careers in public service.