Year-Round Intern - IRIP Continuity Programs
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
The Intern will support the Continuity Programs Staff on coordination and implementation of the Continuity Program for the Board and it's divisions and offices. In addition to the focus on Board Continuity of Operations (COOP), there will be required FEMA on-line training opportunities to augment work experience. The position will involve development and refinement of procedures, plans and documents. Review and update of materials for training and drills. Support to the update and refinement of the Continuity Planning documents.
The incumbent must be organized, possess professional writing skills, the ability to multi-task and to work independently. This internship will be customized to meet the needs of the team while tailoring the activities to the interests and preferences of the intern, when possible. The incumbent should have good communication, customer service, organizational, and planning skills. In addition, to experience with editing/proofreading and in records management. Some experience with business analysis, research, quality assurance and SharePoint is a plus.
Suggested Majors/Minors: Preferred majors include Communication, Political Science, Business Administration, but all majors will be considered.
Preferred Skills: Microsoft SharePoint experience
Required Documents for Application: Unofficial Transcript; a writing sample may be requested as part of the recruiting process.
Expected Start/End Dates: Fall 2024 through Fall 2025
Expected Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.
Location: This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence at least once per week in the Board’s office located in Washington, D.C.
US Citizenship is required for all Board Internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2025 or later.
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.