Omaha – Regional Affairs Economics, Internship – Summer 2027

The Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics. The intern would assist with data handling and exploratory analysis on regional or agriculture-related topics. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics. Interns develop technical skills and are exposed to a range of economic research topics. 

• Provide research support for Bank and academic publications.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Develop and document data collection processes.

• Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students. 
• Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Exceptional academic record.
• Strong analytical foundation.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently toward desired goals.

• Resume (include graduation date) – Required 
• Unofficial Transcript – Required 
• Cover Letter – Optional 

How We Work: 

• On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Remote Eligible: No    

Pay Rate: 

• $21.00 per hour   

Screening Requirements: Certain eligibility requirements apply. 

Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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