Economic Research Intern

Scoular • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

As an Economic Research Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced economists, traders, and analysts to support real-world research and market analysis across agriculture, energy, and commodities. This role is ideal for students who enjoy working with data, uncovering insights, and understanding how economic trends influence business decisions.

Internship Program Overview: 

At Scoular, we are dedicated to developing young to support our customers and partners around the world.  Scoular interns gain real life experiences while learning the ins and outs of our businesses and solutions. During the 11-week program, interns create a true impact on our business by building relationships with customers, immersing themselves with our culture and working alongside team members.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Experience or coursework using analytical tools such as Excel, Python, or Stata
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate with a team

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze economic, agricultural, and energy-related data
• Support the development of econometric and statistical models
• Create reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate insights
• Monitor and summarize key industry reports, including EIA and USDA publications
• Assist merchandisers and traders with ongoing research and analysis projects

Benefits

• Hands-on experience applying economic theory to real market and policy scenarios
• Exposure to commodity markets, trading, and risk management
• Mentorship from economists, traders, and analysts across the business
• Opportunities to build technical, analytical, and communication skills
• Professional development and networking within a global agribusiness

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees