Summer 2027 Intern - PSOAnswers - MFS

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

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board Internship program provides paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across economics, finance, accounting, information systems, and data analysis. Interns are matched with mentors, follow a project plan, and participate in development activities on site in Washington, DC, with possible remote or hybrid arrangements.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled students returning to school after the internship, and will receive supervision, feedback, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail, proofreading, and document handling to support team goals.
• Willingness to support events and admin tasks for real estate/projects.

Responsibilities

• Support team admin activities, check emails, and forward items to the correct recipient.
• Create and manage meeting invites and attend scheduled meetings.
• Follow up on communications and proofread materials as directed.
• Assist with project execution and update distribution lists as needed.
• Support event logistics and SharePoint management.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Editing and proofreading

Education

Enrollment in undergraduate or graduate degree program

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

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

The Federal Reserve Board Facilities Planning and Space Management (PSM) team is responsible for managing the Board’s real estate portfolio, space needs and projections, developing and maintaining Board-wide space standards and providing support to Capital Projects. The Summer intern will participate in activities related to the Eccles / 1951 Construction as well as ongoing operational projects. Some of the expected tasks include but are not limited to:

• Support the team’s admin activities as needed, check emails and file or forward to correct recipient.
• Create and manage meeting invites for events and attend scheduled meetings assigned
• Follow up on communication actions as directed, review and proofread communications.
• Support the execution of team projects as assigned.
• Update PSO & OE distribution list as needed.
• Research activities/information needed for BEST and OE Connected quarterly meeting.
• Support event logistics.
• Support the management of PSOAnswers SharePoint

Required Skills

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate administrative functions efficiently and accurately, including scheduling, documentation, file management, data entry, and process improvement to support team and organizational objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information, tailor messages to the audience, and foster positive professional relationships.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional service by understanding customer needs, resolving issues effectively, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Detail-oriented with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style; able to review and proofread documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Location

This position requires an onsite presence at our offices in Washington, D.C.

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

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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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