Community Development Intern - 2027

About the role

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation’s central bank and has been named “One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work” for twenty-seven consecutive years. This internship is within the Community Development department, where interns contribute to research on economic and community development programs and policies focused on affordable housing, workforce and economic development, access to good jobs, small business access to credit, and other issues affecting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team projects using quantitative and qualitative research methods to learn about economic and community development programs and policies.
• Assist with additional research involving gathering data from various sources and manipulating data using statistical packages and programming languages such as Excel, STATA, R, and Python.
• Participate in the preparation of online and written publications and briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with outreach, public programs, and events.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Studies, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least one semester remaining before degree completion.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer/technical skills; experience collecting, manipulating, and analyzing large datasets (Excel required; GIS, R, Python, or STATA a plus).
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and multitask.
• Problem-solving skills, including logical analysis and the ability to look beyond obvious solutions.
• Effective communication with people at different levels, including sharing information, listening, and understanding diverse points of view.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience through real-world projects and challenges in the operations field.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals committed to intern development.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals, fellow interns, and employees.
• Professional development via workshops, training sessions, and seminars.

Pay

Expected starting salary range: $20.50–$26.00 per hour. Final salary determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Schedule

Onsite at the Cleveland, Ohio location. Full-time, 40 hours per week for a 10- to 12-week internship starting as early as June and ending as late as September (depending on student schedules and business needs). Temporary, non-exempt internship; first shift.