Intern

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Consider a career with an organization focused on promoting a healthy regional and national economy. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a challenging and rewarding internship experience, providing a direct opportunity to contribute to the trust and confidence in the nation’s financial system. We are committed to integrity, service, and fostering leadership, with a strong focus on personal development and growth. High-performing interns will be rewarded with increasingly complex assignments.

These internship opportunities are available in several departments across the Bank and will last approximately 10 weeks.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of challenging assignments.
• Serve as a consultant to management by completing projects and preparing recommendations for improving current practices or implementing new programs.
• Conduct diverse projects within the Bank, ranging from quantitative analytical assignments, such as assisting with budget variances and tracking operating costs, to creative tasks, such as writing or compiling presentations.
• Experience a high degree of creative input and ownership of assigned projects, alongside first-hand exposure to the project review process by upper management.
• Gain exposure to multiple business lines through rotational assignments, allowing exploration of diverse aspects of the Bank’s mission and development of a broad understanding of operations.
• Contribute to bank-wide objectives by developing specific target areas and seeing your ideas implemented, such as planning a bank-wide event or creating new content for the public website.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students within two years of graduation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills in programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application Requirements

Please attach the following documents with your application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Cover Letter – Optional

Note: You will not be able to attach documents after application submission.

Additional Information

Posting Close Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Work Model:

• On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility.
• Location(s): Kansas City, MO
• Remote Only Eligible: No

Pay Rate:

• $21.00 per hour
• Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Screening Requirements: Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About Us

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is committed to promoting a healthy regional and national economy. You can learn more about Who We Are and What We Do.

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Job Details

• Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
• Regular / Temporary: Temporary
• Job Exempt (Yes / No): No
• Job Category: Internship Family Group
• Work Shift: First (United States of America)

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