2027 Intern - Community, Engagement & Development — Government Relations

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is hiring a paid, full-time summer intern to support Austin-area outreach and the Government Relations function. The intern will be based in the San Antonio office and report to the Bank’s Regional Executive in Austin. The internship is part of a cohort-based program that offers meaningful functional work, staff mentoring, exposure to central banking and senior leaders, networking, and learning and development opportunities. The program lasts approximately 10–12 weeks, beginning in mid-to-late May and ending in August. The intern will develop and maintain a database of Austin-area contacts and stakeholders, support engagement activities such as roundtables, develop outreach metrics, and assist with reports on legislative developments. The role requires strong data management, analytical, research, communication, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. Participation in the internship does not guarantee future employment.

Requirements

Experience with the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong data management and analytical skills.
Basic research skills for stakeholder mapping and audience identification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal abilities and a professional demeanor for engaging with business and community leaders.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel within the 11th District.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the role is not available for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Stata and R.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a database of key Austin-area contacts and stakeholders, including firms in technology and financial technology sectors.
Support the Austin Regional Executive’s engagement with stakeholders, including organizing virtual and in-person roundtables.
Devise metrics to track the volume and effectiveness of stakeholder outreach and suggest approaches to improve effectiveness.
Assist in producing reports related to legislative developments to keep internal stakeholders informed.