2027 Intern - Community Development

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Development Intern will support the Community Development unit of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’s Community Engagement and Development Department. The team builds strategic partnerships with community and business leaders to inform its understanding of the economy. Community Development programs and research focus on advancing economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income people and places in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. This is a paid, full-time summer internship based in the Dallas office, lasting approximately 10–12 weeks from mid-to-late May through August 2027. The internship is part of a cohort-based program that provides meaningful role-specific work, staff mentors, professional development, exposure to central banking, and opportunities to connect with senior leaders, industry experts, and peers across the Federal Reserve System.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate coursework focused on community development, public administration, urban planning or urban studies, economics, statistics, or a related field.
Strong communication, qualitative research, writing, and analytical skills.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the role is not available for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience or academic interest in community development, public policy, or municipal research and practice.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of targeted Community Development initiatives, including Advance Together, Digital Access, the Texas Impact Capital Alliance, and Texas CDFI Coalition.
Contribute to planning and execution of outreach meetings and programs.
Assist the Community Development research team with articles and outreach as needed.