Omaha – Regional Affairs Economics, Internship – Summer 2027
Omaha, NE · HybridFull-time / Temporary$21/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a ten-week paid summer internship in Regional Affairs Economics. The intern supports research on regional or agriculture-related topics through data handling and exploratory analysis, contributing to Bank and academic publications. The position is intended for undergraduate students graduating between May 2027 and May 2028 or current graduate students pursuing economics or a closely related field.
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Full job description
Omaha, NE
Full time
R-0000034014
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.
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.
Key Activities
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Provide research support for Bank and academic publications.
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Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods.
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Develop and document data collection processes.
Qualifications
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Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students.
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Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
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Exceptional academic record.
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Strong analytical foundation.
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Solid written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to work independently toward desired goals.
Please attach the following with your application:
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Resume (include graduation date) – Required
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Unofficial Transcript – Required
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Cover Letter – Optional
Note: You will not be able to attach documents after application submission and incomplete applications will be not considered.
Additional Information
How We Work:
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On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
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Location: Omaha, NE
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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.
About Us
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Who We Are (https://www.kansascityfed.org/careers/who-we-are/)
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What We Do
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Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Temporary
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Internship Family Group
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First (United States of America)
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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.
OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.
Why Our People Choose Us:
Our reputation precedes us
There will always be room for personal growth
Our people are first
You’ll find the right balance
Your responsibilities will be meaningful
We hope that you will be our future colleague.
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How this job compares
Set against the 559 open Research Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21/hr
- US median$25–44/hr241 hourly ranges
This rate, $21/hr, is 39% below the US median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Research Intern hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 559 open Research Intern jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- 244 of the 559 open Research Intern jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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