Federal Reserve Historian

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Louis

The Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Louis is a leader in bringing Federal Reserve history to the world.

We are committed to preserving the history of the Federal Reserve and its policy actions, and making that history accessible to educators, students, researchers, and the general public through our websites, publications, educational materials and conferences.

Job Summary

The Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Louis seeks a professional who will initiate and collaborate on Bank and System initiatives in Federal Reserve history, archives, education, and research.

The principal responsibilities may include:


* Produce content for FederalReserveHistory.org (https://www.federalreservehistory.org/)


* Identify content gaps and prioritize additions and changes to the website


* Coordinate with other website authors on topics, and provide editorial review of essays written by other authors


* Collaborate with FRASER (https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/) digital library staff to identify potential collections for digitization and help inform FRASER priorities


* Lead or serve on System committees and workgroups devoted to preserving Federal Reserve history, including the Committee on Historical Preservation


* Speak to professional, educational, and general audiences about the Fed and its history


* Participate in relevant professional networks and conferences, connect with other historians of the Federal Reserve, and stay current with best practices in the field


* Collaborate with economic education staff to develop educational resources on the history of the Federal Reserve and its actions


* Collaborate with Bank and System archivists on current issues with Federal Reserve archives and preservation

Required Qualifications


* Ph.D.

or master’s in economics or related disciplines


* Knowledge of the Federal Reserve, its purposes and functions, structure, and history


* Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills


* Demonstrated professional research skills


* Organizational savvy and agility, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications


* Professional visibility and an active research agenda reflected in publications in professional peer-reviewed academic journals and conference presentations.

The role is preferably based at the St.

Louis Federal Reserve Bank alongside the core team, though candidates reporting to another Federal Reserve main district location will be considered.

Compensation, rank and expectations will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer...