Public Affairs Intern - OKC

Federal Reserve Bank • Oklahoma City, OK

279d • $20 - $21

About The Position

Consider a career with an organization focused on promoting a healthy regional and national economy. As an intern, you will directly contribute to the trust and confidence in the nation's financial system through challenging work assignments and rewarding professional experiences. We focus on personal development and growth and reward high performance with increasingly complex assignments and promotional opportunities. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for a full-time 10-week paid summer internship position in Public Affairs.

Requirements

• Prefer undergraduate or graduate students within one year of graduation with a degree in communications, public relations, English, marketing, public affairs/public policy or a closely related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work independently or in team environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, independence, creativeness and leadership skills.
• Computer skills in programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Photography skills are not required but recommended.

Responsibilities

• Create content to be used for a variety of public relations initiatives; may include email marketing, web-based copy, newsletter stories and other publications.
• Assist with projects supporting public relations, educational, community and news media outreach efforts.
• Employ a variety of communication channels (web, social, print, etc.) to reach project goals.
• Develop plans to promote events and educational products and assess the effectiveness of these through appropriate evaluation methods.
• Plan events and activities in partnership with Bank staff and community partners.
• Research new opportunities for outreach and potential contacts for the Bank.
• Serve as 'consultants' to Bank management by completing projects and preparing recommendations for implementing or improving programs.

Benefits

• Full-time paid internship
• Pay rate of $20-21 per hour
• Hybrid work environment (at least 50% onsite)
• Opportunity for personal development and growth

What This Job Offers

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