• High School Research Intern

    Federal Reserve Bank (Minneapolis, MN)


    Company

     

    Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

     

    NOTE - This position is for current high school students only.

     

    The Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has an internship opportunity for a high school student with a strong interest in economics. Applications are invited from students who have completed or will complete economics coursework.

     

    The high school internship is intended to provide students exposure to the field of economics. Additionally, it will help students acquire technical skills and economics research training that will prepare them to pursue post-high school studies in economics. The selected student will work with a research economist in the Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, who will act as a supervisor and mentor.

     

    **Application Deadline:** _Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at Midnight_

    REQUIRED** **Application Materials:

    **1.** Resume

    **2.** Most Recent Academic Transcript. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

    **3.** Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position.

     

    _*All three items must be included for consideration._

     

    Who is eligible?

     

    Candidates who have completed or intend to complete economics coursework and candidates who can demonstrate work in progress towards a high school diploma.

     

    What will you be doing?

     

    The intern will assist the research economist with a broad range of tasks, including statistical analysis, literature reviews, library research, and data entry. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about ongoing economic research at the Bank by talking with economists and attending Research Department seminars.

     

    **Scheduled Hours Per Week:** 6-10 hours per week (Mon-Fri during business hours), on-site at the Bank

    **Internship Term:** September 2025-May 2026 (academic year)

    **Pay** : $17.00 per hour

    The Process:

    + Application review (will begin after the application deadline)

    + Brief phone screen (30 minutes) with Nikki Chapman, Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Talent & Engagement Division

    + Candidates will be selected and moved to a virtual interview (30 minutes) with the hiring manager of the Research Department

    + Final offer

     

    If you have any questions during the application process, you may contact Nikki Chapman in the Talent & Engagement Division at [email protected] .

    Additional Information:

    The Bank believes that in-person engagement at work is critical to achieving our public service mission. Given this philosophy, employees in this role are expected to work onsite most days although some flexibility is available on an ad-hoc basis.

     

    _The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us._

     

    Full Time / Part Time

     

    Part time

     

    Regular / Temporary

     

    Temporary

     

    Job Exempt (Yes / No)

     

    No

     

    Job Category

     

    Internship Family Group

     

    Work Shift

     

    First (United States of America)

     

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