Federal Reserve Summer 2026 Research Outreach Intern
Federal Reserve Summer 2026 Research Outreach Intern
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Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondWhen you join the Federal Reservethe nations central bankyoull play a key role collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.Bring your passion and expertise and well provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growthalong with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health wealth and life.
About the Opportunity
Do you enjoy helping other people understand complex concepts in economics A summer internship on the Fifth Districts Economic Outreach team might be a good fit for you. You will support the banks Economic Education Community Development and Regional Economic initiatives and programs. Can you see yourself developing and maintaining educational resources preparing presentations for summer conferences identifying and developing a deeper understanding of the role community colleges play in preparing our workforce Through these and other projects you will learn from economic professionals and interact with external audiences.
The Summer Internship Program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at a unique institution. Through advanced project work assignments and professional development activities interns are provided with an extensive understanding of the work of the Federal Research Outreach intern will have the opportunity to enhance business skills through designing educational resources and supporting the planning of several workshops conferences and events along with mentorship and exclusive networking opportunities.
What You Will Do:
Assists department with development and design of new resources and programs.
Supports the planning and managing of meetings workshops conferences and events.
Supports efforts in developing innovative marketing and communication materials.
Prepares resource and handout packets for presentations.
Tabulates evaluations and analyzes feedback for programs; conducts information searches and provides summaries checks facts and references.
Assists in coordinating presentations at the location.
Performs miscellaneous research duties such as literature reviews and special projects.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be currently enrolled college student preferably rising junior or senior status and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Significant economics coursework
The ideal candidate is an economics major with some background in engaging with the public or education.
Familiarity with the Federal Reserve System
Strong interpersonal skills; strong presentation skills that would translate to comfort in a classroom/museum setting.
Ability to think creatively and develop creative presentation and marketing materials
Basic knowledge of and experience in use of research techniques.
Passionate about data exploration and the ability to communicate findings.
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work well in a team setting but also independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
With an application submit a cover letter college transcript and resume. Documents should be uploaded as attachments to your electronic submission. Formatted attachments can include Microsoft Office products PDFs JPGs or HTML documents; size for each is limited to 1.5Mb.
Other Requirements and Considerations:
Candidates should review the Banks Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions. The Code is available on the About Us Careers webpage at.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.
The hourly rate for summer interns is $23.00/hour.
US Citizenship status is .
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race sex color religion gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetic information.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
