SF Fed Summer Internship - OPERATIONS Intern

About the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow.

At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we are passionate about recognizing and developing emerging talent. Our internship program gives college and graduate students the opportunity to experience work‑life in a vibrant, dynamic, and collaborative environment. Our program is designed for interns to experience growth professionally and personally, working closely with managers and team members as they share in our great mission of public service.

We believe in providing enriching experiences that allow individuals to contribute to finding solutions and identifying opportunities that are critical to their team’s and the Bank’s success.

Desired areas of study (but not limited to):

• Accounting
• Logistics
• Operations Management
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Supply Chain
• Risk Management Operations

Operations interns will use skills like critical thinking, problem‑solving, writing, and collaboration to work on projects which ensure our business operations remain sound, updated, efficient, and documented. Interns will gain experience, exposure, learn about a variety of operational‑related challenges that will help to build foundational knowledge for the future.

Teams hosting OPERATIONS INTERNS are:

• Audit
• Banking Supervision
• District Cash Services
• Federal Reserve Financial Services
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Workplace Experience Program

• 10.5-week paid internship, (May/June-August)
• Orientation & Training
• Meaningful Work & Experiential Learning
• Mentorship
• Networking, Events, and Fun!

• Full‑time undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited community college, four‑year college, or university with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2029
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residency
• Keen interest in public service, and the mission‑driven work of the SF Fed
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full duration of the 10.5-week internship
• Ability to work 5 days per week in‑office

• Competitive Salary
• Summer Housing Stipend
• Transportation Stipend
• Orientation, Training, and Professional Development
• Subsidized Café Services (SF)
• Dress For Your Day

Salary range for internship roles (based on position/experience/location): $21.00 - $36.00/hourly

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and perform essential job functions.

The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high‑performance, exchange‑driven culture forward.