Summer 2027 Intern - Congressional Liaison Office - BDM

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

Always verify and apply to jobs on the official Federal Reserve Board career site or through verified Federal Reserve Board social media channels.

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.

Qualifications

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; and assist with general administrative tasks. May be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits.

Competencies/Learning Objectives

Critical thinking; problem solving; communication; professionalism; integrity; collaboration; and leadership.

Suggested Major/Minor

Political Science or Government, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• 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.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated practice with summary-style writing; research and tracking of legislative initiatives.

Required Documents

Candidates must submit the following documents to be considered for this role:

• Resume (PDF Version)
• Cover letter detailing interest in the position and qualifications
• Copy of current unofficial transcript

Location

This is a full-time summer internship that will be completed in an in-person capacity requiring an on-site presence in Washington, DC.

Notes: US Citizenship is required

for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. A writing test may also be administered.

Keywords:

#congressional liaison intern; #legislative affairs intern.

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm

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/hr - 33.65/hr

Rehabilitation Act

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