Corporate Communications Intern (Long Term)

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Start date is negotiable

The Corporate Communications Intern will assist the Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications in delivering communications to the Office of Finance (OF). The Sr. Manager is responsible for OF internal and external communications and works closely with teams across the OF, including Capital Markets, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Information Technology, and Legal – the intern will play a crucial role in developing and executing relevant and timely communications. The Communications team also works closely with the Federal Home Loan Banks’ (FHLBanks) Communications Officers and the Council of FHLBanks.

We’re proud of the way our teammates have a positive impact on everything we do. Our employees are committed to and exemplify our Core Values:

• Integrity through accountability, consistency, transparency and trust
• Agility through adaptability, continuous improvement, expertise, and flexibility
• Partnership through collaboration, communication, leadership, and teamwork
• Inclusivity through diversity, relationships, respect, and support

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of internal and external communications (presentations, messaging) with the CEO, Chief Capital Markets Officer, and other executives.
• Provide input to executives on communication strategy and tactics for use with external and internal audiences.
• Contribute to the process for OF press release development and coordinate the distribution of other financial disclosures with the FHLBanks.
• Assist with editing the external OF website.
• Provide support for the communications needs of the OF divisions. 
• Support the OF’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and Core Values strategies by assisting with communications.
• Support the OF’s D&I strategy by following policies and procedures that ensure opportunities for employees and diverse business partners. 
• Support the creation of the FHLBanks’ Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
• Other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Demonstrated high-level skills with Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse views, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively.

• Experience with web development tools and graphic design a plus.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.