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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond · 17 hours ago

Federal Reserve Summer 2026 Research Outreach Intern

Richmond, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is the nation's central bank, seeking a summer intern for their Economic Outreach team. This role involves developing educational resources, preparing presentations, and supporting community initiatives while gaining valuable experience in economic outreach and education.

BankingFinancial Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists department with development and design of new resources and programs

Supports the planning and managing of meetings, workshops, conferences and events

Supports efforts in developing innovative marketing and communication materials

Prepares resource and handout packets for presentations

Tabulates evaluations and analyzes feedback for programs; conducts information searches and provides summaries, checks facts and references

Assists in coordinating presentations at the location

Performs miscellaneous research duties, such as literature reviews and special projects

Qualification

Economics courseworkFederal ReservePresentation skillsResearch techniquesMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCreative thinkingAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Candidates must be currently enrolled college student, preferably rising junior or senior status and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Significant economics coursework required

The ideal candidate is an economics major with some background in engaging with the public or education

Familiarity with the Federal Reserve System

Strong interpersonal skills; strong presentation skills that would translate to comfort in a classroom/museum setting

Ability to think creatively and develop creative presentation and marketing materials

Basic knowledge of and experience in use of research techniques

Passionate about data exploration and the ability to communicate findings

Strong analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work well in a team setting but also independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures

The hourly rate for summer interns is $23.00/hour

Onsite presence required

US Citizenship status is required