Spring 2027 Business Survey Intern

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a part-time intern to support its economic (business) survey team in Richmond. The role offers hands-on experience with regional business surveys and exposure to data collection, outreach, and analysis.

You will gain training in survey methodology, participate in leadership development, and contribute to projects that inform the economic outlook of the communities we serve. This internship runs January–May 2027.

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 but not limited to telephone and email.
• Conduct outreach to existing survey panel members to encourage their continued participation in the Richmond Fed Business Survey panel.
• 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

Multitasking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities. Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. The Richmond Fed is looking to hire a part‑time intern to support its economic (business) survey team. The role will support the Richmond Fed’s mission to understand economic activity and the economic outlook of regional business and community leaders. Through our regional surveys, the Richmond Fed gains valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of the communities it serves.

About the Opportunity

The Richmond Fed is looking to hire a part‑time intern from January through May 2027 to support its economic (business) survey team. The role will support the Richmond Fed’s mission to understand economic activity and the economic outlook of regional business and community leaders. Through our regional surveys, the Richmond Fed gains valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of the communities it serves. This internship provides outstanding students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at a unique institution. Interns are provided with stimulating projects that will help them enhance their skills in communication, presenting, researching and writing. In addition to specific business area tasks, you will receive targeted leadership training, mentorship, and exclusive networking opportunities.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct outreach to businesses to recruit them into the Richmond Fed Business Survey panel, including but not limited to telephone and email.
• Conduct outreach to existing survey panel members to encourage their continued participation in the Richmond Fed Business Survey panel.
• 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.

General 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.

Essential Qualifications:

• High interest in and enthusiasm for our business surveys and our efforts to expand participation.
• Organized, thorough, and enjoys keeping track of a lot of information.
• Exceptional people skills, dedicated to the highest level of customer service, and enjoys talking on the phone.
• Resourceful and able to hunt down firm information and evaluate sources for quality.

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions. The Code is available on the About Us, Careers webpage at www.richmondfed.org.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.
• The hourly rate is $23.50/hour.
• Onsite presence required
• US Citizenship is required
• Full Time / Part Time Part time Regular / Temporary Temporary
• Job Exempt (Yes / No) No
• Job Category Internship
• Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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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.