Public Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

Challenging and Rewarding Work | Commitment to Integrity and Service | Leadership Opportunities  

Consider a career with an organization focused on promoting a healthy regional and national economy. As an intern, you will directly contribute to the trust and confidence in the nation’s financial system through challenging work assignments and rewarding professional experiences. We focus on personal development and growth and reward high performance with increasingly complex assignments and promotional opportunities.   

The internship opportunities will be available on several teams within the Public Affairs division and will last approximately 10 weeks. 

Key Activities 

Create, edit and distribute content to be used for a variety of public relations initiatives; may include email marketing, web-based copy, newsletter stories and other publications. 

Employ a variety of communication channels (web, social, print, etc.) to reach project goals and optimize content. 

Serve as “consultants” to Bank management by completing projects and preparing recommendations for implementing or improving programs. 

Serve as a moderator/administrator for the Bank’s digital channels. 

Qualifications 

Prefer undergraduate or graduate students within one year of graduation with a degree in communications, public relations, English, marketing, public affairs/public policy or a closely related field. 

Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work independently or in team environments. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Demonstrated initiative, independence, creativeness and leadership skills. 

Computer skills in programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Experience in digital content management systems is not required but recommended. 

Please attach the following with your application:  

Resume  

Unofficial Transcript  

Cover Letter – Optional  

Note: You will not be able to attach documents after application submission.   

Posting Close Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 

Additional Information  

How We Work: 

On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility 

Location:  Oklahoma City, OK or Denver, CO 

Remote Eligible: No  

Pay Rate: 

$21.00 per hour  

Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.  

Screening Requirements: Certain eligibility requirements apply. 

Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.