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Internships Opportunities at the Cleveland Fed

Serve the nation’s economy: Intern with us.

At the Cleveland Fed, you’ll gain valuable experience in your selected field and grow your professional network. Our intern program combines academic endeavors with hands-on work to provide an immersive experience. As a student intern, you’ll also have a professional mentor to help you make the most of your time at the Bank.

An intern talking with President Beth Hammack in the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's historic lobby.
A group of interns sitting around a table in a conference room.
A group of interns posing with a "Cleveland" sign in front of the city.

How to apply

Internship openings are posted between September and November, with positions starting the following summer. We consider applications until positions are filled. Applicants will be required to submit a resume for all openings, and some roles may also require additional documents (ie transcripts). Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.

The selection process may include one or more interviews with human resources and the department hiring team.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student; should have at least one semester left to complete in school.
  • Able to work 40 hours per week for the duration of a 10- to 12-week internship that starts as early as May and ends as late as September.
  • Additional qualifications are outlined in individual internship postings.

Note: Relatives of current Cleveland Fed employees or directors will not be considered for internships.

A group of interns in a conference room.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. We offer competitive salaries.

  • Yes. We hire candidates from across the country.

    • Professional growth and development opportunities
    • An up-close look at facets of central bank operations
    • A chance to learn from generous colleagues who are experts in economic research, bank supervision, payments, and other fields
    • Onsite cafeterias
    • Healthy food options and access to fitness facilities
    • Access to discounted young professional events in Cleveland through local partnerships
    • You can live close to work! Cleveland has a variety of downtown housing, dining, and entertainment options and several attractive nearby neighborhoods.
    • Cleveland is more affordable and has less traffic than many bigger cities. It’s easy to get around and commute from the suburbs.
    • There's plenty to do and explore, including a network of regional parks that connects to a national park, a free world class art museum, an internationally renowned orchestra, a large theater district, three major league sports teams, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and much more. Find out more at thisiscleveland.com.
  • Openings for internships are usually posted between September and November. Visit our careers page for further information or sign-up to receive a notification of when the recruitment process begins.

The Cleveland Fed is an equal opportunity employer.

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Why did you choose to be an intern at the Fed? - "I chose to return to the Fed to explore a different area within SCS that was more closely aligned with my major and interests while continuing to contribute to the important work the Fed does. The Bank’s internship program provided lots of opportunities to connect with the other interns, members of my department, and employees in other business lines, and I was hoping to build on those connections this year." -Quynh Tran, SCS

Learn about a day in the life of an intern