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To be considered for this role, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder.
Take your skills to the next level and gain valuable experience contributing to work within the External Communications team.
Intern Duties:
- Research, write and edit proposed concepts/features for ClevelandFed.org, the Bank’s main website
- Research, write, and edit proposed concepts/ features for fedcommunities.org, the System’s storytelling platform for the Fed’s work in lower-income communities.
- Develop social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative for the Bank’s and Fed Communities’ social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky)
- Create materials for use at internal and external Bank events.
- Research local organizations and compile background information for external engagements.
- Assist other External Engagement teams (Comms, Marketing, Strategy) in other activities and duties as assigned.
Requirements for Internships:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Advertising, Communications/Communications Studies, Digital Communications and Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or Integrated Marketing Communications with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Should have at least one semester left to complete in school.
- Strong digital skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
What We Offer:
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience and insights through real-world projects and challenges.
- Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals who are committed to your development.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections within the industry and with fellow interns and employees.
- Professional Development: Participate in workshops, training sessions, and seminars designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Our interns will work onsite at our Cleveland, Ohio location. We’re looking for collaborative and innovative full-time students entering their sophomore year or beyond. Our student interns work 40 hours per week for the duration of a 10- to 12-week internship that starts as early as June and ends as late as September, depending on student schedules and business needs. The expected starting salary range for this position is between $20.50 and $26.00 hourly. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.
To be considered for the position, please apply before October 31st, 2026.
Physical Demands and General Working Conditions
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reserves the right to revise this or any job description at any time.
Bank’s Ethics Rules and Drug Testing:
As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a depository institution or an affiliate of a depository institution. A "depository institution" means a bank, a trust company, or any institution that accepts deposits, including a bank chartered under the laws of a foreign country. In addition, employees (and their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children) may not own shares of mutual funds, unit investment trusts or ETFs that have a policy, as stated in the prospectus, of concentrating in the financial services industry and that have underlying investments in banks or other depository institutions. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting.
In addition, as a condition of employment, candidates must undergo a background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and for certain safety sensitive positions during employment.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Advertising, Communications, Digital Communications and Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or Integrated Marketing Communications
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- At least one semester remaining before completing school
- Strong digital skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and multitask
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or green card holder status
- Full-time student entering sophomore year or beyond
What We Do
This page is dedicated to Federal Reserve System career and employment related information only. Comments not pertaining to Fed recruiting will be removed. The Fed - Make a world of difference in the global economy OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague. Find your preferred locations around the United States and explore the breadth of opportunity available at the Federal Reserve. Atlanta https://www.frbatlanta.org/ Boston http://www.bostonfed.org/ Chicago https://www.chicagofed.org/ Cleveland https://www.clevelandfed.org/ Dallas http://dallasfed.org/ Kansas City https://www.kansascityfed.org/ Minneapolis https://www.minneapolisfed.org/ New York http://www.newyorkfed.org/ Philadelphia https://www.philadelphiafed.org/ Richmond https://www.richmondfed.org/ San Francisco http://www.frbsf.org/ St. Louis https://www.stlouisfed.org/ Board http://www.federalreserve.gov/
