2017 Summer Internships - Economics and Research

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Cleveland - United States
S: Inernship

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation's central bank. We've provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history.

For seventeen years in a row, we've been named "One of Northeast Ohio's Best Places to Work" by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.

Our People Make the Difference! The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future. Join our team!

Take your research skills to the next level and gain valuable experience contributing to projects within our Research Department.

Research Internship:

The Research department produces academically respected economic research, monitors and reports on regional and national economic trends, and helps to craft public communications on economic issues. The department also models complex economic systems, analyzes data, and evaluates economic information to support the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's monetary policy, supervisory, and payments system responsibilities.

As an intern you may:
Work with Economists and Research Analysts by gathering and analyzing data
Work with large data sets; utilize Microsoft Excel and other statistical packages to analyze data
Participate in creating a daily update of economic trends by reading and summarizing economic related articles

Economic and Research Internship Requirements:
Currently a sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Ability to conduct research and utilize statistical packages; Excel and SAS
Strong computer/technical skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, prior experience utilizing statistical packages desired
Strong writing and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and have ability to multitask
Problem Solving Skills: 1) Interpersonal communication: Requires communicating well with people at different levels, frequently sharing information with others while listening to and understanding their points of view. 2) Logical analysis: Requires thinking through and solving problems step by step, often looking beyond the obvious solution to a problem and digging deeper for the best solution.

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