Undergraduate Intern – Technology Focus

Federal Reserve System; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is excited to host a 2027 summer intern cohort. Undergraduate students will be matched with a department to gain practical experience in IT operations, development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

The internship runs 12 weeks from May 24 to August 13, 2027, with interns working 40 hours per week and earning $23.00 per hour on-site in Minneapolis. Applications open November 1, 2026 and close January 3, 2027 at midnight.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary degree; must be enrolled when applying.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to learn standard office software and new tools.
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our core values: Service, Integrity, Inclusion, Initiative, Accountability, Objectivity.
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• IT equipment deployment, setup, and secure hardware wipes.
• Active Directory cleanup and access provisioning.
• Room AV upgrades and Cisco/Crestron equipment installation.
• Hardware lifecycle management: ordering, receiving, disposal, and CMDB updates.
• CI/CD pipeline support and Infrastructure-as-Code development for observability tools.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Core values alignment

Education

Post-secondary degree in progress

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Java

R

STATA

ServiceNow

Microsoft SCCM

Intune

Cisco equipment

Crestron AV systems

UX/design systems

Sitecore

FedWeb

Generative AI

Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Agentic AI frameworks

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Be a part of our 2027 summer intern cohort! We are currently accepting applications from undergraduate college students who are interested in learning more about the nation’s central banking system while contributing in real ways to our work. As an intern, you’ll be matched with a department that can leverage your skills and experience, and you’ll perform work that helps teams meet their goals - ultimately supporting the organization’s mission. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in workshops designed for our intern cohort, build your professional network, and gain exposure to a wide variety of careers.

This internship runs for 12 weeks from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027. Interns work 40 hours/week and are paid $23.00/hour. This position requires a regular on-site presence.

Applications open November 1, 2026 , and close January 3, 2027 at midnight.

Sponsorship: Individuals who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position.

Skills Development:

Interns in this focus area gain hands‑on technical experience across IT operations, application development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Skill-building may include:

• AWS Cloud Services, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
• Python, Java, R, and STATA
• ServiceNow ticketing and asset management
• Microsoft SCCM and Intune
• Cybersecurity incident management
• Agile methodologies
• Cisco and Crestron AV systems
• UX/design systems and front‑end development
• Application development (Sitecore, FedWeb)
• AI/ML solutions using Generative AI
• Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Agentic AI frameworks
• Code and automation

Examples of work performed include:

• IT equipment deployment, setup, and secure hardware wipes
• Active Directory clean‑up and access provisioning
• Room AV upgrades, including Cisco/Crestron equipment installation
• Hardware lifecycle management such as ordering, receiving, disposal, and CMDB updates
• CI/CD pipeline support and Infrastructure‑as‑Code development for observability tools

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a post‑secondary degree. You must be enrolled when you apply, but not necessarily during the internship. Open to students graduating December 2026 or later.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn new tools
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our core values such as: Service, Integrity, Inclusion, Initiative, Accountability, and Objectivity
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship

We do NOT provide relocation assistance, housing, or travel reimbursement.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Internship Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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