About the role#
The Regional & Community Outreach department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking a graduate intern for the Fall 2026 term. This role supports a data analysis project focused on community development research and financial inclusion in low-to-moderate income communities. You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to ongoing research and analytical efforts within the Bank.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with team members to enhance existing data analysis and visualization methods.
- Conduct literature reviews on relevant methodologies, data sources, and analytical approaches.
- Assist with the collection, cleaning, and management of data from multiple public surveys and datasets.
- Support the development and implementation of quantitative models, including statistical estimation, forecasting, and clustering.
- Perform geospatial analysis to identify regional patterns and trends.
- Create data visualizations and contribute to interactive dashboards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in economics, public policy, statistics, data science, or a related field.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, supported by coursework in statistics and data analysis.
- Proficiency in at least one statistical software package such as R or Python.
- Experience with data manipulation, cleaning, and analysis of large datasets.
- Experience using Tableau for data visualization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The work modality is on-site.
- The term runs from September 2026 through May 2027.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System acts as the central bank of the United States. It manages national monetary policy, supervises banking institutions, and provides financial services to the government. The organization maintains a presence across the country with multiple regional banks. It employs over 10,000 people to support its economic mission.
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