Money Museum Intern

Job Description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is offering an exciting internship opportunity within its Public Affairs division, specifically supporting the Money Museum team. This role is designed for undergraduate or graduate students looking to contribute to an organization focused on promoting a healthy regional and national economy, while directly engaging with the public and enhancing the nation’s financial system.

Interns will experience challenging work assignments and rewarding professional development over approximately 10 weeks. The Bank emphasizes personal growth, complex assignments, and potential promotional opportunities for high-performing individuals.

About the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is committed to challenging and rewarding work, integrity, service, and leadership. As an intern, you will play a direct role in building trust and confidence in the nation’s financial system.

Internship Focus: The Money Museum

This internship is with the Money Museum team, where you will directly contribute to public engagement and economic education initiatives.

Key Activities

• Visitor Services: Assist at the Money Museum front desk, perform exhibit maintenance, restock economic education materials, and support guest relations.
• Educational Presentations: Conduct tours and deliver economic education presentations for various educational groups.
• Content Creation: Develop content and proposals for new permanent and temporary exhibits.
• Promotional Planning: Create plans to promote tours, programs, and educational products, and evaluate their effectiveness using appropriate methods.
• Outreach Research: Research new outreach opportunities and potential contacts for the museum.
• Consultative Projects: Serve as a “consultant” to Bank management and Money Museum staff by completing projects and preparing recommendations for improving exhibits, partnerships, tours, and educational programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate students within two years of graduation are encouraged to apply. A degree in public history, museum studies, art and design, English, marketing, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in team environments.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrated initiative, independence, creativity, and leadership skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer 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.

Posting Close Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Additional Information

How We Work:

• Work Model: On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility.
• Location: Kansas City, MO.
• Remote 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:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 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 Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

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)