2027 Summer Intern - People & Engagement Group - Junior

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of New York is offering a People & Engagement Intern position for current undergraduate juniors interested in Human Resources and public service. The role emphasizes project-based work, on-the-job training, and mentorship, with opportunities to learn across several HR functions.

Interns work in one area of People & Engagement for ten weeks, gaining real-world experience, collaboration with mission-driven colleagues, and exposure to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate junior student with strong interest in Human Resources and public service.
• Detail oriented with good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to move quickly and efficiently.

Skills

HR interest

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Urgency & execution

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Program Description

Our program provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at a unique institution. Through dynamic, project-based work assignments and professional development activities, students get:

• A cohort-based learning model with a strong sense of community
• Real-world experience that helps them build strong skills and knowledge in their area of interest
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of all Americans
• Opportunities to meet, network with, and work alongside our mission-driven, curious colleagues—all of whom are happy to share their experiences and advice
• An experienced professional mentor to support them throughout the program
• Access to learning events with senior leaders from the New York Fed and other notable institutions, giving them direct insight into the public service and financial services world

Interns work in one specific business area or function for ten weeks and have access to opportunities for collaboration with other students and employees from around the Bank. At the end of the program, students leave with strong skills, professional connections, and meaningful experiences that will support them in their long-term careers.

Our Unique Work: People & Engagement

The People & Engagement (P&E) team collaborates with senior leadership and business groups to foster and uphold the Bank’s culture of excellence. We inspire and motivate all colleagues, who come from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This is achieved through progressive people strategies and modern employee experiences that attract and retain top talent. Additionally, we help everyone pursue continuous growth and meaningful work within the Bank.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a P&E Intern (Junior)

The People & Engagement (P&E) program offers summer interns a unique opportunity to participate in specialized projects and receive on-the-job training and experience across one or more P&E functions, including Learning and Development, HR Operations/HR Technology, Employee Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Compensation/Benefits, Internal Communications, and People Experience.

Contribute to innovative initiatives by performing in-depth research and meticulously organizing information, driving forward our organization’s strategic goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Assist People & Engagement with the implementation of people programs, procedures, plans and guidelines.

The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For

• Current Undergraduate Junior student demonstrating a profound interest in Human Resources, coupled with a robust academic record and a passion for public service, seeking to leverage their educational background and enthusiasm to contribute meaningfully to our team.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A sense of urgency and an ability to execute quickly and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Salary Range

Your regular wages for the 10 weeks will be paid on a semi-monthly basis and will be calculated based on an annual salary of either $72,100 (Junior). We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

Please note, summer housing is not provided.

Expected graduation between Winter 2027 & Spring 2028.

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at [e-mail] and we’ll be glad to help. Please note, this email box is designed exclusively to assist job applicants with accommodation requests. All other inquires, including the status of applications, will not receive a response.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Job Details

• Full Time / Part Time: Full time
• Regular / Temporary: Temporary
• Job Exempt: No
• Job Category: Internship
• Family Group: Work Shift First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us. There will always be room for personal growth. Our people are first. You’ll find the right balance. Your responsibilities will be meaningful. We hope that you will be our future colleague.