Year Round Intern- Congressional Liaison Office- Division of Board Members at Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Provide support to Congressional Liaison staff on a wide variety of assignments, such as background memo preparation, hearing preparation, congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and Senate and House floor proceedings; conduct research in support of various special projects; assist with compilation and distribution of reports, testimony, and other documents to Congress; and conduct general administrative work. May be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits.

Desired Degree Program or Coursework: Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level program pursuing a degree in Political Science or Government, Public Policy, Economics, Finance or a related field of study; graduating May 2023 or later with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Required Skills or Experience:

• An interest and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, Congress and the congressional process, economics as well as an interest in the fields of political science and government relations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to a high quality of work, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, Windows, and Internet research

• During the school year: requires a minimum commitment of 20 work hours per week, and is flexible up to 32 hours per week.
• During the summer: requires a commitment of 40 work hours per week.
• Start date: Summer 2022

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing interest in the position and qualifications

• This position is open to candidates able to work in either a hybrid or remote capacity.
• US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Spring 2023 or later.