Operations Intern

Job Description

OPERATIONS Intern | Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

The Tone:
This is a temporary part-time internship at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, located in San Francisco, CA. As public servants, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is tasked with a vital mission: to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems, thereby contributing to a stronger economy for all Americans. Operating as a key component of the nation’s central bank, the organization is deeply committed to understanding and serving the vibrant and expansive communities within the Twelfth District, which encompasses the nine western states. This commitment involves actively seeking and appreciating new perspectives, while also fostering opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. The SF Fed approaches its work with a strong foundation of integrity and an unwavering commitment to public service. This internship program is specifically designed to recognize and nurture emerging talent, offering college and graduate students a chance to experience work-life within a vibrant, collaborative, and engaging environment. The program aims for interns to achieve significant professional and personal growth, through close collaboration with managers and team members, as they collectively contribute to the Bank’s overarching mission of public service. The Bank prioritizes providing enriching experiences that enable individuals to actively contribute to identifying solutions and opportunities crucial for the success of both their specific teams and the Bank as a whole.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Part-time
• Location: In-person San Francisco, CA
• Pay: $21.00 – $36.00 hourly
• Team: Operations interns will be placed within teams such as Audit, Banking Supervision, District Cash Services, Federal Reserve Financial Services, Enterprise Risk Management, or Workplace Experience.
• Mission: Ensure business operations remain sound, updated, efficient, and documented by applying critical thinking and collaboration on various projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Utilize critical thinking to assess current business operations, ensuring they remain sound.
• Optimize: Apply problem-solving skills to update and improve the efficiency of operational processes.
• Record: Document operational procedures and findings clearly through effective writing.
• Collaborate: Work with team members on projects that address operational challenges and identify solutions.
• Develop: Gain practical experience and exposure to various operational issues, building foundational knowledge for future career development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited community college, four-year college, or university, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2029. Desired areas of study include Accounting, Logistics, Operations Management, Psychology, Public Administration, Supply Chain, and Risk Management.
• Experience: Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full 10.5-week internship duration (either May 26 – August or June 9 – August) and 5 days per week in-office.
• Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, writing, and collaboration.
• Bonus: Keen interest in public service and the mission-driven work of the SF Fed, along with demonstrated leadership ability.