# Economics (Student Trainee) at Economic Research Service - Company: [Economic Research Service](https://usajobs.gov) - Location: Remote (Remote (US)) - Type: Internship · Internship - Posted: 2026-10-23 - Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/889896000 - Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/economics-student-trainee-ae1d8469 ## Summary by newgrad.ai What you'll do: - Update the SNAP Distribution Schedule Database using public data sources. - Document update methods and contents using R, Python, Stata, or SAS. - Commit to volunteering 8 to 20 hours weekly for 90 days. What they're looking for: - Students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution. - Proficiency in statistical software and Excel spreadsheet exports. - Strong internet research and organizational capabilities. - U.S. citizens, nationals, or eligible international students. Pay and perks: - This is an unpaid volunteer position. - No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference provided. ## Posting Economics (Student Trainee) at Economic Research Service · Department of Agriculture. Grade: 00-00. Applications close 2026-11-05. ### Summary Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical/vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. With this project, you'll support research economist by updating the SNAP Distribution Schedule Database ### Duties - Update the ERS SNAP Distribution Schedule Database through 2025 or 2026. Update will be accomplished by using currently publicly available data, including web histories, press releases and news postings. - All updates should be documented in statistical software (R, Python, Stata, or SAS preferred). - Current documentation should reflect (a) the method of update and (b) relevant contents of updates. ### Qualifications Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should have experience in: Skills in software program of their choice (e.g., SAS, Stata, Python, Matlab, R), including exporting results in spreadsheet form. Internet search and organizational skills. Familiarity with and ability to work in Excel. ### Education To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification. ### Additional requirements To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days. Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution. Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees. ### How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. From Economic Research Service's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply. --- More new-grad and intern roles: https://newgrad.ai/llms.txt