Federal Reserve Historian
About The Position
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking a professional to initiate and collaborate on Bank and System initiatives in Federal Reserve history, archives, education, and research. This role involves producing content for FederalReserveHistory.org, identifying content gaps, coordinating with other website authors, and providing editorial review. The historian will also collaborate with FRASER digital library staff to identify collections for digitization and inform FRASER priorities. Additionally, the position requires leading or serving on System committees for preserving Federal Reserve history, speaking to various audiences about the Fed's history, participating in professional networks, and collaborating with economic education staff and archivists on developing educational resources and addressing archival issues.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or master’s in economics or related disciplines
- Knowledge of the Federal Reserve, its purposes and functions, structure, and history
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated professional research skills
- Organizational savvy and agility, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in teams
Nice To Haves
- Professional visibility and an active research agenda reflected in publications in professional peer-reviewed academic journals and conference presentations.
Responsibilities
- Produce content for FederalReserveHistory.org
- Identify content gaps and prioritize additions and changes to the website
- Coordinate with other website authors on topics, and provide editorial review of essays written by other authors
- Collaborate with FRASER digital library staff to identify potential collections for digitization and help inform FRASER priorities
- Lead or serve on System committees and workgroups devoted to preserving Federal Reserve history, including the Committee on Historical Preservation
- Speak to professional, educational, and general audiences about the Fed and its history
- Participate in relevant professional networks and conferences, connect with other historians of the Federal Reserve, and stay current with best practices in the field
- Collaborate with economic education staff to develop educational resources on the history of the Federal Reserve and its actions
- Collaborate with Bank and System archivists on current issues with Federal Reserve archives and preservation
Benefits
- Medical (4 options)
- Prescription
- Dental (3 options)
- Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
- Employer-funded Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
- Parental Leave
- Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
- Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
- Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
