Year-Round Intern, Public Affairs - Division of Board Members

The Public Affairs Office at the Federal Reserve Board is responsible for media/reporter engagement and external communication for the agency. The Public Affairs intern will assist the office with handling incoming reporter inquiries; monitor and compile stories about and relevant to the Federal Reserve; handle various research tasks, often on short deadlines; and support administrative tasks within the office. The intern will work with all members of the office as well as senior staff through the agency.

Competencies and Learning Objectives\: Teamwork, communications, critical thinking, professionalism

Qualifications

Suggested Major/Minor: Communications, economics, finance; some graduate coursework preferred

Required Skills and Knowledge: Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills\: Familiarity with monitoring news media and economics/finance

Required Documents for application\: Please attach the following documents when submitting your application. 

• Resume

• Cover letter- please include the days and hours you will be available to work during the spring and summer semester(s)

• Unofficial transcript

Notes:

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Spring 2027 or later.

• Anticipated Start Date\: Spring 2026

• Anticipated Hours: 

  • During the summer, 40 hours per week 

  • During the school semesters, minimum of 32 hours per week (four full days) during required from approximately 9 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET. 

• Work Environment\: This is a fully in-person internship and will require onsite presence in Washington, DC throughout the entire duration of the internship. 

Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

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Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.