Community Development Intern
Communications & Engagement
Posted on 9/23/2025

The Federal Reserve System
Compensation Overview
$20 - $22/hr
St. Louis, MO, USA
Hybrid
The internship is in a hybrid environment in downtown Saint Louis.
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisThe Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is recruiting for its 2026 Summer Internship Program! There are multiple postings covering our various opportunities; you may apply to more than one posting or be interested in more than one of the opportunities below.Our summer internships provide talented students an opportunity to gain valuable experience by working on projects that support our business areas; and ultimately impact the national economy.
Our intern program also allows insight into the possible future entry-level positions and be exposed to several areas across the division and bank.
Regardless of which internship, all our interns experience the following:
- Networking within the Bank and across the Federal Reserve System
- Various events ranging from Leadership Q&As to development-oriented sessions and much more
- Dedicated intern mentor program
- Exposure to Bank operations and mission driven work
The following opportunity is in our Communications & Engagement (C&E) department.
Community Development – Perform simple quantitative analysis, use statistical packages like R, Python or SPSS, experience with data and research related to economics is helpful. Support scholar outreach event as well as analyze the Community Perspective Survey. Conduct an Impact analysis of a Bond Hub project.
To Apply:
Submit your Resume and Cover letter below. In your cover letter, let us know an experience that you believe makes you a stronger candidate. You are not limited to work experience.
Application Deadline: 10/27
The Details
The internship will be 35 hours/week in a hybrid environment in downtown Saint Louis. The internship will run 9 weeks starting at the beginning of June. This is a paid internship, $20-$22/hr depending on your year of school.
Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks.
- Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center with locker room / shower facilities
- Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
- Paid parking
- Optional Roommate pool
- Temporary housing recommendations
- Professional Headshots
At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank’s culture.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Onsite
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