Oklahoma City – Regional Affairs Economics, Internship – Summer 2027
“The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.”
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- Term
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Pay
- $21/hr
- Deadline
- Not published
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityWhen you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.The Oklahoma City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics. The position will assist staff economists on research projects focused on the regional economy in support of monetary policy and provide support for data management and analysis.
Key Activities
- Provide research support for Bank and academic publications.
- Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods.
- Develop and document data collection processes.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students.
- Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Exceptional academic record.
- Strong analytical foundation.
- Solid written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently toward desired goals.
Please attach the following with your application:
- Resume (include graduation date) – Required
- Unofficial Transcript – Required
- Cover Letter – Optional
Note: You will not be able to attach documents after application submission and incomplete applications will be not considered.
Additional Information
How We Work:
- On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Remote Eligible: No
Pay Rate:
- $21.00 per hour
Screening Requirements: Certain eligibility requirements apply.
Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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