Summer Intern - Technical Trainer at Federal Reserve Board

Wayne State University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Access to training programs and professional development events

Job summary

A U.S. government agency is offering an internship opportunity in Washington, DC aimed at students majoring in computer science, information systems, or related fields. The internship will allow you to contribute to important projects while developing skills in communication, teamwork, and facilitation of workshops. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable with Microsoft SharePoint, and actively enrolled in a college program. Various professional training events are also included.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program is required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and returning to studies post-internship.

Responsibilities

• Document current state of transformation activities.
• Develop content to advocate for modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve consensus.
• Facilitate workshops and training.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft products (SharePoint, Forms)

Public speaking comfort

Understanding of adult learning theory

Workshop/training development

Organizational change management familiarity

Education

Minimum of two years of college coursework in relevant fields

Tools

SharePoint

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.