Undergraduate Intern, Research Focus

About the Role

• Be a part of the 2027 summer intern cohort.
• Contribute to the nation's central banking system.
• Perform work that helps teams meet their goals, supporting the organization's mission.
• Opportunities to participate in workshops, build professional networks, and gain exposure to a variety of careers.
• Internship duration: 12 weeks from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
• Work hours: 40 hours/week.
• Pay: $23.00/hour.
• Requires regular on-site presence.
• Applications open November 1, 2026, and close January 3, 2027.
• Sponsorship: Individuals needing immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
• No relocation assistance, housing, or travel reimbursement provided.

Skills Development

• Develop foundational research, data, and communication skills.
• Skill-building may include:
• Investigative research techniques
• Statistical programming in R, Stata, and GitLab environments
• Literature review and data cleaning
• Factchecking and research communication
• Economic and community development research methods

Examples of Work Performed

• Researching options to guide financial education efforts.
• Processing and cleaning datasets.
• Supporting survey and engagement research, including work involving Native Nations.
• Conducting SIPP wealth and debt data analysis.
• Creating communications materials and newsletters.
• Assisting with housing affordability research and quantitative data projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree.
• Must be enrolled when applying.
• Open to students graduating December 2026 or later.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Willingness to learn new tools.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligning with core values: Service, Integrity, Inclusion, Initiative, Accountability, and Objectivity.
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship.