Summer 2027 Intern- Currency Education Program- RBOPS

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Professional development & networking

On-site dining

On-site fitness center

Public transit benefits

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) offers an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students in Washington, DC. Interns may work in-person, remote, or hybrid, with salaries commensurate with credit hours.

Citizens of the United States may apply, and applicants must be enrolled and returning to continue studies after the internship. The CEP team focuses on educating the public about Federal Reserve notes, managing uscurrency.gov, and engaging stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Available for 40 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during summer 2027 with daily on-site presence in Downtown Washington, D.C.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Field public inquiries and monitor media trackers for CEP.
• Analyze product data and conduct research supporting CEP outreach initiatives.
• Participate in public-facing communications projects and lead team meetings.
• Attend skills development workshops and present on a chosen topic at internship end.

Skills

Research methods

Data analysis

Social media marketing

Editing/proofreading

Communications

MS Office Suite

Data visualization tools

Education

Sophomore

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Data visualization tools

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.

About The Team & Role

The U.S Currency Education Program (CEP) of the Federal Reserve Board (Board) educates a global public on the design and security features of Federal Reserve notes. To achieve their goals, the CEP manages uscurrency.gov, produces hardcopy and digital resources, offers counterfeit trainings, maintains two mobile apps, conducts domestic and international stakeholder engagement, and implements digital communications strategies via social media and newsletters.

The CEP intern will field public inquiries, monitor media trackers, analyze product data, conduct research supporting CEP outreach initiatives, and participate in public-facing communications projects. The intern will also have the opportunity to lead team meetings and attend skills development workshops. At the end of their internship, the CEP intern will create and present on a topic of their choosing. Typically, these presentations focus on an improvement project for CEP staff consideration.

Minimum Level of Education

Sophomore

Location

This role is in Washington, DC. and the intern must reside in the area and work on-site during their internship.

Suggested Major/Minor

Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration, Web, Applications, or a related field

Required Skills and Knowledge

Proficient in research methods, data analysis, and all Microsoft Office applications, social media marketing, or data visualization tools, editing/proofreading, communications, MS Office Suite, SharePoint.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicant must be a current student, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
• Available for 40-hrs/week, for 10-12 weeks during summer 2027 with daily on-site presence at our offices in Downtown Washington, D.C.

Intern Benefits

• Access to LinkedIn Learning & a robust experiential learning curriculum
• Professional development & networking opportunities
• Dining options on-site
• On-site fitness center
• Public transit benefits

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt

No

Relocation Provided

Yes

Compensation Grade(s)

FH Pay Grade 20

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