Summer 2027 Intern – Business Operations and Program Management – International Finance

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

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board Internship program offers paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students exploring careers in economics, finance, accounting, information systems and data analysis. Internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, with a supervisor and defined project goals.

Interns join the Business Operations & Program Management team to support engagement, culture, onboarding, analytics, and reporting. Eligibility requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current enrollment proof and ability to start the internship as defined.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Operations & Program Management team with projects to deepen staff engagement and improve practices.
• Support planning, events, onboarding, analytics, and reporting activities.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis and contribute to internal communications and process improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Editing/Proofreading

Attention to detail

Planning

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in accredited university

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Canva

Job description

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Minimum Education

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

Minimum Experience

0

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.

The intern will assist members of the Business Operations & Program Management (BOPM) team with a variety of projects aimed at deepening staff engagement, enhancing the division’s culture to ensure an inclusive workplace experience, and supporting business practices and workstreams for optimized performance. Members of the BOPM team support the division’s employee engagement, strategic planning, leadership and career development, onboarding, recruiting, analytics and reporting, travel, and communication programs. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and work across these functional areas of the team, performing a variety of assignments that could be modified to fit the interests of the intern. Agility, curiosity, and the ability to toggle between multiple projects simultaneously are key. Shared recommendations and insights for process improvement will be greatly valued.

Expected Projects

• Conduct research to identify best practices, tips, and resources to inform the development of various team initiatives;
• Ad-hoc visualization and graphics projects as needed
• Provide planning and logistics support for events/meeting;
• Support records management, assist in development of reporting strategies i.e. SharePoint and other internal sites and provide quality control
• Conduct data analysis and insights using internal records
• Support section and division workspace organization i.e. onboarding/offboarding/space management
• Assist with strategic communications i.e. training, travel program, ad-hoc
• Provide recommendations on business process improvements.

Competencies/Learning Objectives

Business operations; program management; data analysis; organization; communication; learning agility; perspective and strategic thinking.

Suggested Major/Minor

Human Resources, Business Management, Marketing, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field.

Required Skills and Knowledge

MS Office, Verbal and Written Communication, Organization, Editing/Proofreading, Attention to Detail, Planning, Time Management.

Preferred Skills

Experience with editing and maintaining SharePoint sites, familiarity with Canva or other visual editing sites/software, knowledge of basic statistics/analytics concepts, ability to learn and synthesize information.

Required Documents

Resume and unofficial transcript.

Location

This position requires an onsite presence at our offices in Washington, D.C. [Summer internships should be onsite, but we encourage flexibility for year-round internships]

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt

No

Relocation Provided

No

Compensation Grade(s)

FH Pay Grade 20 - FH Pay Grade 22

Pay

$26.68-$33.65

Rehabilitation Act

The Board complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provides job applicants with disabilities reasonable accommodations to assist them in applying for jobs at the Board. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job at the Board, please call 202-452-3880 or e-mail [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.

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