Economic Research, Internship – Summer 2027

Federal Reserve System•Kansas City, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is hiring a paid, ten-week summer intern in its Economics Research department. The department conducts research and analysis on topics including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics. The intern will work with a staff economist on an academic research project to extract labor market information from early-20th-century newspapers, primarily using Python to process the newspapers. The internship offers the opportunity to develop technical skills and gain exposure to economic research topics. It is suited to someone passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics. The position is on-site in Kansas City, Missouri, with flexibility to work remotely five days per month. The position is temporary and full-time for ten weeks during summer 2027, and pays $21.00 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Undergraduate students must have a graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028; current graduate students are also eligible.
Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
Proficiency in Python.
Exceptional academic record.
Strong analytical foundation.
Solid written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently toward desired goals.
Submit a resume that includes graduation date and an unofficial transcript; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without needing visa sponsorship now or in the future.