Congressional Liaison Intern – Paid Summer (DC)

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC offers a paid summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing economics, finance, accounting, information systems, or data analysis. Interns work on project-related tasks, receive supervision, and may be placed remotely, on-site, or hybrid depending on team needs.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in a degree program, and expected to graduate after the internship.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or above and must be enrolled in an accredited undergrad or graduate level program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to a high quality of work, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, Windows, and Internet research
• Demonstrated interest in and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, and economics, as well as an interest in the fields of political science and government relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Congressional Liaison Office staff on a wide variety of assignments, such as weekly report and background memo preparation, hearing preparation, congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and Senate and House floor proceedings
• conduct research in support of various special projects
• assist with compilation and distribution of reports, testimony, and other documents to Congress
• assist with general administrative tasks
• May be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced env

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree program enrolling and returning after internship

Job description

The Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC offers a paid summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing economics, finance, accounting, information systems, or data analysis. Interns work on project-related tasks, receive supervision, and may be placed remotely, on-site, or hybrid depending on team needs.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in a degree program, and expected to graduate after the internship.