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Federal Reserve Board

Spring 2025 Intern - Graphic Design Intern (OIG)

Federal Reserve Board, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Position Description

Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

0

Summary

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's (Board's) Office of Inspector General conducts audits and evaluations of the Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) programs and operations to assess and promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in these programs and operations while helping to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. The Graphic Design Intern will help audit and evaluation teams translate their data and information into powerful visuals and drive communication in both reports and other division messaging channels (website, social media, etc.). The Graphic Design Intern will also help design and publish content for a variety of other external products (special publications, outreach materials, etc.) and internal communications (digital signage, intranet products, etc.). In all work, the Graphic Design Intern will help ensure that designs follow and extend our branding guidelines.

Remarks

This is a part-time internship starting January 2025. For applicants continuing studies beyond the spring semester, the internship may be extended at management's discretion.

Find out more about the OIG

What We Do - https://oig.federalreserve.gov/introduction.htmFAQs - https://oig.federalreserve.gov/faq-about-oig.htmSuggested Major(s)/Minor(s)

Prefer candidates with a major in graphic design, art, branding, or related fields, as either a graduate or undergraduateRequired Skills and Knowledge

strong oral and written communication skillsexcellent visual stylistic sense (balance, tone, placement)infographics and data visualization skills, including the ability to translate complex data and technical text into informative, easy-to-understand visuals (graphics, charts, etc.) and infographicsgraphic design experience, in both digital and print media, and excellent software skills with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.animation and web design skills a plusability to work independently in a deadline-sensitive environmentRequired Documents for Application

Portfolio link must be submitted with resume and applicationTwo letters of recommendation required

Expected Start Date:

January 2025

Expected Hours:

16-20 hours/week during school year, 40 hours/week during summer

Location

: This internship may be completed remotely, or in a hybrid capacity at the discretion of the selected candidate.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program spring 2025 or later.

Keywords

: #OIG, #CIGIE, #graphicdesign, #infographics, #datavisualization

Learn more about our internship program

: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm