Summer 2025 Intern - Event Management, Hospitality, Customer Service Related Majors

Federal Reserve Bank - Chicago, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Chicago, IL

Monetary Authorities-Central Bank

About the position

The Summer 2025 Intern in Event Management at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is a paid internship designed for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. This role provides direct exposure to the Bank's operations, focusing on event planning and operations. Interns will engage in project-based assignments and professional development activities, contributing to the Bank's mission while gaining insights into the Federal Reserve System.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Chicago Federal Reserve employees on various projects related to Event Management, focusing on Event Planning and Operations.
• Assist, register, and direct guests upon arrival to the conference center.
• Assist with producing online and hybrid events.
• Assist with the logistics of event setup, communications, and client contact using Event Management Tool.
• Assist with data gathering for metrics reporting.
• Create reports and provide analysis on the metrics gathered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality/Hotel Management, Communications/Marketing or related field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be a current, matriculated student graduating August 2024 or later.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 (unofficial transcripts may be requested).
• Ability to work 40 hours a week throughout the 10-12 week internship program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• High degree of customer service with a professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and technical skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and motivated individual able to perform in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to verbally present information and respond to questions from small to medium groups.
• Ability to interpret data and analytics to develop insights and support decision-making processes.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients professionally in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Professional development activities
• Networking opportunities with Bank leadership and fellow interns