Summer Intern 2026

Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

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Summary

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

About This Role

As a Communications Specialist intern, you will work in the Workforce Development & Communications area of the Information Technology Division and will provide support to the team responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies in an information technology and data environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Communications Specialist interns support teams in

• Developing messaging for a variety of communication channels such as websites, digital displays, print media and video
• Proofreading and editing technology related communications
• Processing updates to internal communications websites
• Assisting in the development and implementation of communications for IT enterprise projects

Previous Communications Specialist interns had the opportunity to contribute to projects related to

• Designing promotional materials for workplace events
• Content management and content design discussions for the department's intranet site
• Designing new departmental branded templates for common types of communication
• Creating video content for technical training courses and an organization-wide intern experience vlog
• Workforce Development Activities

Through these projects, you will gain experience with a variety of communication channels for targeted audiences internal and external to the IT division and have the opportunity to determine if a career in organizational communications is for you.

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, electrical engineering, information systems, or other related disciplines.

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.

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, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.