Summer 2025 Intern - Event Management, Hospitality, Customer Service Related Majors

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is recognized as one of the most influential, trusted and prestigious financial institutions in the world.

We serve the Seventh District encompassing Iowa and most of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks in the United States.

Together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., the 12 Banks constitute the nation’s central bank.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Summer Intern Program is a paid internship designed to give undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students direct exposure to our Bank’s operations.

Beginning in early June, interns commit to 40 hours a week for 10-12 consecutive weeks onsite or hybrid depending on the department’s requirement.

WHAT MAKES THIS INTERNSHIP UNIQUE:
This internship gives you the opportunity to work for a regulatory bank dedicated to the public good by engaging in project-based assignments and professional development activities aligned with our mission.

You will gain insights to the Federal Reserve System while contributing to your assigned department and build relationships with subject matters experts, Bank leadership, and fellow interns.

You will work in a collaborative environment that fosters inclusion, reflecting all the communities we serve.

REQUIREMENTS:


* U.S.

Citizen or Permanent Residency


* Must be a current, matriculated student in an accredited program graduating August 2024 or later


* 2.75 GPA (unofficial transcripts might be asked to submit)


* Ability to work 40 hours week throughout the duration of the 10-12 week internship program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Depending on your background and experience, you will get to:


* Liaise with Chicago Federal Reserve employees relative to the work and a variety of projects across Event Management, with the primary focus being in Event Planning and Operations


* Assist, register, and direct guests upon arrival to the conference center


* Assist with producing online and hybrid events


* Assist with the logistics of event set up/communications/client contact using Event Management Tool



* Assist with data gathering for metrics reporting


* Create reports and provide some analysis on the metrics gathered


* Other duties as assigned

Requirements


* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality/Hotel Management, Communications/Marketing or related field


* Must be flexible - events may be early in the morning or late in the afternoon/evening


* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


* Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent listening and communication skills (verbal and written)


* High degree of customer service with professional demeanor


* Strong organizational and technical skills


* Proactive, self-driven and motivated individual able to ...