Public Affairs Intern

Job Description

Public Affairs Intern | Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

The Tone:
This is an internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, with opportunities in Oklahoma City and Denver. The organization focuses on promoting a healthy regional and national economy. This role directly contributes to building trust and confidence in the nation’s financial system. Interns will engage in challenging work assignments and rewarding professional experiences that foster personal development and growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full time, Temporary
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid)
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Team: Public Affairs division
• Mission: To support trust and confidence in the nation’s financial system through effective public communications and content management.
• Tech Stack: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Content Creation: Create, edit, and distribute content for various public relations initiatives, including email marketing, web copy, and newsletter stories.
• Channel Optimization: Employ a variety of communication channels such as web, social media, and print to achieve project goals and optimize content.
• Strategic Consulting: Serve as a consultant to Bank management by completing projects and preparing recommendations for improving programs.
• Digital Moderation: Act as a moderator and administrator for the Bank’s official digital channels.

The Must-Haves
• Background: 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.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required.
• Skills: Effective oral and written communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated initiative, independence, creativeness, leadership skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Experience in digital content management systems is recommended.