
Federal Reserve Summer 2026 Research Outreach Intern
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond,
The Position
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 Reserve. The 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.
Responsibilities
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Assists department with development and design of new resources and programs.
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Supports the planning and managing of meetings, workshops, conferences and events.
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Supports efforts in developing innovative marketing and communication materials.
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Prepares resource and handout packets for presentations.
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Tabulates evaluations and analyzes feedback for programs; conducts information searches and provides summaries, checks facts and references.
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Assists in coordinating presentations at the location.
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Performs miscellaneous research duties, such as literature reviews and special projects.
Requirements
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Candidates must be currently enrolled college student, preferably rising junior or senior status and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Significant economics coursework required
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The ideal candidate is an economics major with some background in engaging with the public or education.
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Familiarity with the Federal Reserve System
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Strong interpersonal skills; strong presentation skills that would translate to comfort in a classroom/museum setting.
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Ability to think creatively and develop creative presentation and marketing materials
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Basic knowledge of and experience in use of research techniques.
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Passionate about data exploration and the ability to communicate findings.
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Strong analytical skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
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Ability to work well in a team setting but also independently
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Company
OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.
OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.
