2027 Intern - Community Development
About The Position
The Community Development Intern supports 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 develops programs and research to advance economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income people and places in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. This paid, full-time summer internship is based in the Dallas office and runs approximately 10–12 weeks, beginning in mid-to-late May and concluding in August. The intern will contribute to initiatives, outreach programs, and research while participating in a cohort-based program with mentoring, networking, and learning and development opportunities.
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 Community Development initiatives, including Advance Together, Digital Access, the Texas Impact Capital Alliance, and the 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.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities.
- Broader networking opportunities across the District.
- Downtown location with free parking.
- 24/7 on-site fitness center at the Dallas and Houston offices.
- On-site café and coffee shop.
- Dedicated staff mentors and curated cohort programming, including exposure to central banking, access to senior leaders and industry experts, and learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
