Internships

Are you our next intern? Apply here. 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.

As part of the nation's central bank, the Atlanta Fed plays an important role in monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payments system.