The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is recruiting for its 2027 Summer Internship Program! There are multiple postings covering our various opportunities; you may apply to more than one posting or be interested in more than one of the opportunities below.
Our summer internships provide talented students an opportunity to gain valuable experience by working on projects that support our business areas; and ultimately impact the national economy.
Our intern program also allows insight into the possible future entry-level positions and be exposed to several areas across the division and bank.
Regardless of which internship, all our interns experience the following:
Networking within the Bank and across the Federal Reserve System
Various events ranging from Leadership Q&As to development-oriented sessions and much more
Dedicated intern mentor program
Exposure to Bank operations and mission driven work
About the Research Division
The Research Division conducts economic research and provides information and economic education services, all of which are used by policymakers, other researchers, teachers, students and the public. The division also supports the St. Louis Fed president in his role as a member of the Federal Open Market Committee.
The Research Division's primary goal is to provide world-class monetary policy leadership, economic research and trusted tools for economic knowledge.
About the Positions
RESEARCH:
Research data sources and methodologies of macroeconomic data series.
Compile anecdotal information from business contacts in the 8th district.
Create charts and tables of economic indicators.
Conduct statistical and econometric data analysis in programs such as STATA, Matlab, and R.
Write summary reports on methodology and results.
ECONOMIC EDUCATION :
Work with staff to produce and update economic education content.
Work with staff to align content with national and state standards.
Work with staff to update the zone's e-mail database of educators.
Work with staff to host educator professional development workshops.
Support various website development initiatives.
This position provides you with an opportunity to work with economic education professionals to test and develop industry-leading K-12 curriculum materials.
DIGITAL HISTORY & ARCHIVES:
Gain experience in historical document research, evaluation of online resources, and professional writing, as well as library and metadata skills.
Produce content to add to the FRASER collection.
Develop research guides for various topics related to economics and finance.
Learn basics of automating tasks with Python and Microsoft Power Apps.
Qualifications
Must have a 3.5+ overall GPA
Undergraduate Student
Rising college junior or senior preferred
Candidate for bachelor's degree in economics, business (finance), education, library and information science, or related field
Demonstrated interest and strong proficiency in (a) math/statistics or (b) education.
Excellent Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat skills. (Additional software requirements are noted within respective job descriptions.)
Interest in monetary policy, macroeconomics, and data is a must.
Required Skills
Demonstrated analytical/critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while managing numerous projects and work processes
To Apply
Complete the online application for the Research Intern position at Careers St Louis Fed With this application, the following documents must be uploaded in PDF or Word format:
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcript
Brief Writing Sample
Completed Summary File; available for download here.
Application Deadline: October 25th
For questions or concerns, contact: research.internship@stls.frb.org
The Details
The internship will be 35 hours/week in a hybrid environment in downtown Saint Louis. The internship will run 9 weeks, June 7th – August 6th. This is a paid internship, $20-$22/hr depending on your year of school.
Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks.
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center with locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
Paid parking
Optional Roommate pool
Temporary housing recommendations
Professional Headshots
At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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