Economic Survey Intern: Outreach & Research

Federal Reserve System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a part-time intern to support its economic (business) survey team from January through May 2027. This role provides hands-on experience with regional business surveys, mentorship, and leadership training in a mission-driven environment.

Interns gain skills in communication, research, writing, and presenting, with opportunities to network and participate in targeted leadership development.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well in a team setting but also independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work onsite at the Richmond Fed office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to businesses to recruit them into the Richmond Fed Business Survey panel, including telephone and email.
• Conduct outreach to existing survey panel members to encourage continued participation.
• Assist in designing and implementing marketing strategies to increase participation in regional business surveys.
• Track, analyze, and report on outreach efforts to increase campaign performance and measure impact.
• Assist in analyzing survey participant data to understand response trends and enhance the survey participant database.
• Conduct literature reviews on survey methodology.
• Participate in trainings on survey methodology.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project work

Team player

Microsoft Office

Onsite work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a part-time intern to support its economic (business) survey team from January through May 2027. This role provides hands-on experience with regional business surveys, mentorship, and leadership training in a mission-driven environment.

Interns gain skills in communication, research, writing, and presenting, with opportunities to network and participate in targeted leadership development.