Summer Intern Building Management and Operations

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Position Requirements

The applicant will support Building Management which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all owned and leased facilities in the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) portfolio.  The primary mission of Building Management is to ensure a clean, comfortable, and safe work environment for all FRB staff and visitors. Applicants will assist Building Managers in gathering requirements and developing processes to support successful day-to-day operations of FRB facilities, participate and lead inspections in the identification and remediation of deficiencies related to building and life safety codes, use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter and export data, provide world class customer service, and support project management.

Suggested major/minors: Engineering, Systems Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management, Operations Management, Interior Architecture, Design Tech, Supply Chain or a related major/minor. 
 

Preferred Skills: Interest in the care and operation of commercial buildings, interest in understanding how mechanical, electrical and HVAC control systems work together to deliver an environment, place high priority on customer service, ability to work in a diverse environment, ability to analyze and think critically, good written and verbal communication skills; must be able to interact and display tact and diplomacy at all levels within the Board staff, self-motivated and ability to develop creative solutions.

Required documents for application: Resume, unofficial transcript

Location: This internship is hybrid and requires a combination of in office presence and telework.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2024 or later. 

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm