Year-Round Graduate Intern - Public Information Outreach - Division of Board Members

Summary

The Public Information Outreach (PIO) Program is responsible for leading the division’s efforts to execute public communication initiatives to expand the Board’s outreach and to build and sustain various communication platforms to educate and inform the public including management of the Board’s public website and social media platforms. The intern would be responsible for assisting section staff with daily web publication responsibilities as well as assisting with larger web design projects and with coordinating online public communications. Staff would work on reviewing and approving web content for publication, which includes coordinating posting details with content providers, IT support, and Board Public Affairs. The intern may work on section 508 compliance for content posted on the Board's public website. The intern would also participate in the work of the section on the Board's official social media accounts, including writing posts for social media and researching new platforms and trends. The intern would also contribute to Economic Education programs and event planning, outreach, and engagement.

Desired Degree Program or Coursework: Pursuing a graduate degree in Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science or Finance

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships. Candidates must be current students, graduating from their program, May/June 2024 or later.

Required Skills or Experience: Proficiency in HTML, social media, and Microsoft products.

Required Documents for application: Resume, unofficial transcript and cover letter.

Hours per week: 40 hours per week during the summer and 32 hours per week during the semester.

Expected start date: August/September 2023

This position is a hybrid role requiring some onsite presence at our offices in Washington, DC.