2026 Summer Intern - People & Engagement Group

Federal Reserve Bank • New York, NY

111d • $94,900

About The Position

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission. Our program provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at a unique institution. Through dynamic, project-based work assignments and professional development activities, students get: A cohort-based learning model with a strong sense of community, real-world experience that helps them build strong skills and knowledge in their area of interest, the chance to contribute to meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of all Americans, opportunities to meet, network with, and work alongside our mission-driven, curious colleagues—all of whom are happy to share their experiences and advice, an experienced professional mentor to support them throughout the program, and access to learning events with senior leaders from the New York Fed and other notable institutions, giving them direct insight into the public service and financial services world. Interns work in one specific business area or function for ten weeks and have access to opportunities for collaboration with other students and employees from around the Bank. At the end of the program, students leave with strong skills, professional connections, and meaningful experiences that will support them in their long-term careers.

Requirements

• Current Undergraduate Junior or first-year Graduate student demonstrating a profound interest in Human Resources.
• Robust academic record and a passion for public service.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A sense of urgency and an ability to execute quickly and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in specialized projects and receive on-the-job training and experience across one or more P&E functions, including Learning and Development, HR Operations/HR Technology, Employee Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Compensation/Benefits, Internal Communications, and People Experience.
• Contribute to innovative initiatives by performing in-depth research and meticulously organizing information.
• Assist People & Engagement with the implementation of people programs, procedures, plans and guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Salary calculated based on an annual salary of $94,900 for the 10 weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree