Summer Intern - Technical Trainer

Southern Arkansas University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a wide range of training programs and events

Job summary

A government financial institution is offering a paid internship in Washington, DC, aimed at undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in economics, finance, or related fields. Interns will work on transformation activities and training content, requiring excellent communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft products. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to the stability of the nation's monetary system while gaining practical experience.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Applicants must be returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Proof of enrollment will be required.
• Public speaking and experience developing hands-on workshops/training.
• Knowledge of organizational change management.

Responsibilities

• Understand and document current state of transformation activities.
• Develop content/presentations to support transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with teams to build consensus.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft products

Public speaking

Understanding of adult learning theory

Experience with workshop/training development

Education

Minimum of two years of college coursework in relevant fields

Tools

SharePoint

Forms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Position Requirements

We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills; is extroverted, but approachable, comfortable with public speaking, familiarity with Microsoft products, including SharePoint for document organization and Forms for soliciting feedback; anyone well‑versed in adult learning theory, developing hands‑on workshops/training, and familiarity with organizational change management.

About This Role

1. Understanding and documenting current state of transformation activities.
2. Developing content / presentations to help bring people along the transformation journey (convincing them of the “why” we are modernizing and upskilling).
3. Collaboration / brainstorming with other teams to develop consensus.
4. Facilitating workshops / training, etc.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Our mission matters. It includes promoting a strong economy for the American people by fostering stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nations’ monetary, financial, and payment systems. As an intern at the Federal Reserve Board, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this mission.

Why the Fed?

In case you weren’t already convinced, an internship at the Federal Reserve Board includes even more perks.

Education Requirements

The IT Internship requires a minimum of two years of college coursework in computer science, information systems, information security, information assurance, or other related disciplines.

Required/Preferred Skills

• SharePoint
• Psychology or Education majors

Required Documents for Application

Resume, unofficial transcript

Location

This internship will be fully onsite at our offices in Washington, DC.

US Citizenship is required

Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2026 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.