Careers

Internships

As an intern at the Philadelphia Fed, you’ll play a role in our mission of public service while gaining real-life work experience. Our paid internships offer a chance to hone your skills and build lasting relationships.

Start Your Career Journey with Us

Apply your skills to real-life projects and gain hands-on work experience through an internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. We offer a variety of paid internships across different business areas, including economic research, bank supervision, community development, and technology, to name a few.

As an intern, you’ll get an inside view of what we do while contributing to our mission and developing career skills. You’ll also:

• report to a supervisor who will guide your day-to-day responsibilities;
• receive ongoing feedback about your performance; and
• participate in a final reflection sharing your accomplishments and the value you received from your internship activities.

Program Details

Most interns join from late May to mid-July and work 40 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks in the summer. There may be opportunities for interns to continue to work part-time after the internship ends, or to start an internship at a different time throughout the year, depending on departmental needs.

Eligibility

To apply for an internship, you must be a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university. You should also have:

• a strong academic record;
• a demonstrated interest in economics, business, finance, math, marketing, writing and editing, information technology, web and graphic design, or other fields relevant to our business functions; and
• excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.