Human Resources Intern

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has a simple but important vision:
Strong Bank. Strong Communities. And we know we’re only as strong as those who impact our success the most: our people!

The workplace is changing, and we are here. for. it.

Our team leads the way as we navigate what employees want and expect from a great workplace – meaningful work, a connection to community, an inclusive culture, and work perks that turn heads.

As an intern, you’ll play an important role in supporting HR operations, employee engagement and development for our changing workplace. You’ll not only have a front row seat supporting our employees, you’ll be a critical part of the team, expected to offer big ideas and helpful feedback that will help take us where we want to go.

Still onboard?

Good! This unique opportunity is a gem of an internship!

Be prepared to gain extensive Human Resources experience with an energized, creative and supportive team.

• Development! Support employee development activities and initiatives, such as promoting the Bank’s learning center and coordinating learning opportunities and related communications.
• Recruiting! Support recruiting activities, from social media and strategic outreach to coordinating internal events.
• Onboarding! Help give new employees a great experience through engaging onboarding resources and activities.
• HR expertise! Get exposure to immigration, benefits, compensation, process and procedures, learning and development, engagement and more through administrative support of various programs at the Bank!

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, communications or similar field of study.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbally.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with discretion and confidentiality.
• A team player, who can also accomplish tasks independently.
• A creative thinker, who can apply creative problem solving when needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; exposure to Workday is a plus.
• Experience with design software (Canva), video editing and photography software is a plus, but not required.

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This compensation range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At FHLB Des Moines, we work to create an inclusive culture. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Time and again, our employees say one of the biggest reasons they love working at FHLB Des Moines is the people. That’s why we hire the best people — smart, innovative and collaborative. Employees who help make it a great place to work. Here, employees can be inspired, be valued, be supported, be challenged, and be rewarded.