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Summer internships

Program: Each summer the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta employs undergraduate and graduate students in internship positions across the Bank.

The Atlanta Fed seeks interns studying:

• economics
• finance
• business
• computer science
• engineering
• marketing
• communications
• political science
• and other majors!

Summer interns work a full-time schedule (40 hours per week) during the 10-to-12-week program. The Atlanta Fed offers a hybrid work environment and summer interns should plan to work at least a couple of days each week in our Atlanta office or one of our Branch locations.

Interns work on important projects with diverse teams and contribute important perspectives to the work of the Atlanta Fed. Interns also participate in the Bank's summer program where they learn about the work of each division, network with senior leaders, volunteer in the community, and learn valuable professional skills.

Selection criteria: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Applicants are selected based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, completed coursework in relevant areas of study, and, in some cases, grade point average. All applicants must provide a résumé, transcript, and any other documents requested through the application.

Timeline: Summer intern applications open in early fall. Interested applicants can apply to multiple intern positions if more than one position is of interest. The candidate interview and selection process begin in late fall and offers to candidates are made beginning in January. The summer intern program begins in mid-May and runs until the end of July (calendar depending).

Survey Center internships

Program: The Atlanta Fed's Economic Survey Research Center serves as a vital tool in collecting economic data from the Sixth District. The center employs interns each fall, spring, and summer where they help to build the pool of survey participants in the Center's Survey of Business Uncertainty, CFO Survey, and Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Interns in the fall and spring semester work 10-to-15-hours per week and have the option to complete the internship either hybrid or fully remote. Interns in the summer work up to 30 hours per week and are encouraged to complete the internship in a hybrid format in our Atlanta office.

Selection criteria: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Applicants are selected based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, completed coursework in relevant areas of study, and, in some cases, grade point average. All applicants must provide a résumé, transcript, and any other documents requested through the application.

Research analysts (RA)

Program: The Atlanta Fed's Research Department recruits several research analysts each summer to assist with economic research and monetary policy. Most research analysts stay with the department for two to three years before leaving to attend graduate school or pursue other opportunities. Research Department staff at the Atlanta Fed advise the president, Raphael Bostic, on monetary policy and conduct innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including macroeconomics and monetary policy, applied microeconomics, and finance. For more information, please refer to our website.

Selection criteria: Applicants must be graduating the year of application or recently graduated (one or two years out of college) to qualify for a research analyst position. The Research Department seeks exceptional college graduates with a strong background in economics, mathematics, and statistics. Applicants must submit a résumé, cover letter, and transcript with their application.

Timeline: Applications for research analyst positions open in early fall and are available through our career portal. Applicants are reviewed and selected on a rolling basis and as long as positions remain available. Selected candidates will begin their assignment each July.

FAQs

Q: Do I need to be a US citizen to apply and work at the Atlanta Fed?

A: For most roles, interns must be US citizens or green card holders. There are select roles that international students with curricular practical training (CPT) eligibility can apply for. The Atlanta Fed cannot sponsor any visas.

Q: Are internships paid?

A: Yes, all interns are compensated for their work. Undergraduate level interns are paid at an hourly rate of $18.75 while graduate level interns are paid at an hourly rate of $22.

Q: Can I apply to multiple intern positions?

A: Yes, we encourage applicants to apply to as many positions as interest them.

Q: Are all intern positions based in Atlanta?

A: Not all. The Atlanta Fed also has Branch offices in Birmingham, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, and New Orleans that may offer internship positions. Please check each internship position posting for location availability.