Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has a long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace and business practices. We believe it takes each of us to make diversity and inclusion happen, and the result is an environment where people feel respected, valued, engaged and appreciated. This environment is supported throughout our organization, and is reinforced through education, employee resource networks, mentoring and diversity recruiting.

Our People

As part of our nation’s central bank, the Richmond Fed is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that work with the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to strengthen the economy and our communities. We have a unique mission to serve the American public. And we look for people with diverse skills and experience — coupled with a commitment to excellence — to help us achieve our mission.

We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to our success, and are pleased to have been recognized for our commitment. In 2015, for example, the Richmond Fed received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. 

At the Richmond Fed, we embrace diversity by recognizing, valuing and leveraging our differences for the good of our employees, customers, stakeholders and constituents. Those differences include, but are not limited to, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, physical/mental abilities, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, religion, cultural background, education, work experience, geographic locations, ideas and thought processes.

Employee Resource Networks  

Our employee resource networks (ERNs) recognize the value of our differences and bring together people with common interests and affinities — including ethnicity, generational differences, sexual orientation, disability, gender and professional interests — to provide diverse perspectives that impact our workplace and community.

Our Bank currently has eight ERNs. Membership is open to all employees.

• Four Generations United (4-Unite) 
• Ability Beyond the Label (ABLe) First to Serve (veterans and first responders)
• Generating the Recognition of Women (GROW) 
• Leading in Project Management (LiPM) 
• Pride, Respect, Inclusion, Support, Mutual — gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and allies (PRISM)  
• Supporting the Advancement of Asian American Recognition and Talent (STAAART) 
• Valuing the Inclusion of Talented African Americans and Latinos (VITAL)

Our ERNs benefit employees and our Bank by:

• Providing professional development opportunities
• Increasing employee engagement through networking and exposure opportunities 
• Enhancing our community outreach and civic engagement efforts
• Increasing cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Attracting diverse talent
• Supporting the Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts and other strategic initiatives

As a business, we focus on serving the needs of neighbors in our District, so it’s no surprise that giving back to our communities is an important part of our employee experience.

At the Richmond Fed, we’re committed to strengthening the economy and our communities – and we take that commitment seriously. Giving back and making a difference in our communities is important to our employees.

Each year, our Bank provides up to 16 hours of paid community service leave for employees to serve nonprofit organizations of their choice. While volunteering in our communities, we gain a better understanding of the people we serve in our District. Volunteering also provides opportunities for team building, new skill development and leadership experience.

Our Civic Engagement Office helps connect employees to a wide range of community service opportunities with local nonprofit organizations. For instance, Richmond Fed employees regularly participate in teaching Junior Achievement financial education programs and mentor students in our public schools. Employees may also support the community through our annual United Way workplace campaign.

We believe in working together to help strengthen the communities where we live and work.

To explore career opportunities now for student interns, recent graduates and experienced professionals, search our open positions, create a candidate profile and apply for a current vacancy online.

Our Internship Program

Summer internships are typically 10 to 12 weeks, and co-operative education opportunities can last up to one year. Both experiences involve paid, on-site work during which a student completes tasks or a project designed to give a broad understanding of a business or occupational area. Only college sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students may apply, and students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Preferred candidates combine academic achievement with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The majority of our summer internship positions are posted in mid-November and close in mid-February, with interviews and offers extended between March and April. Depending on business needs, additional internship opportunities may be available at other times during the year. Start dates for summer interns begin as early as May, with most interns starting by early June.

The Richmond Fed creates a positive experience for our interns through a program that includes opportunities to interact with management and to develop a range of skills needed to succeed in business. Managers supervise day-to-day work and mentors offer career insights and teach how basic skills relate to success.