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Intern - Congressional Liaison Office - BDM - R025210 Primary Location : DC-Washington : Employee Status : Temporary Overtime Status : Non-exempt Job Type : Internship Work Shift: : 1st Shift : : Relocation Provided: : No Compensation Grade Low: : FH Pay Grade 20 Compensation Grade High: : FH Pay Grade 22 Minimum Salary: : $26.44/hr Maximum Salary: : $33.65/hr Posting Date : Nov 4, 2025 Position Description Minimum Education Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Minimum Experience 0 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 the Role   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.   Anticipated Work Environment:  This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC for all anticipated workdays.  Expected Work Hours: Minimum of 24 hours per week (three full days) throughout the year with flexibility to increase up to 32 hours Anticipated Start Date & End Date: January 2026 through June/July 2026, with potential to extend into Summer 2026 (expected hours would increase to 40 hour per week schedule during summer)   Desired Degree Program or Coursework: Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Political Science or Government, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.0.   Required Skills or Experience:   An interest and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, and 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.   Required Documents for Application: To be considered for the role, please ensure that the following documents are attached to your application at the time of submission: Resume Cover Letter Copy of Unofficial Transcript   Notes: To be eligible for this internship position, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen , have GPA 3.0 or above and must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level program, graduating from their program   Fall 2026 or later.  A writing test may be administered. 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. Req ID: R025210