Spring 2027 Business Survey Intern

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 ...