GRADE: E5 - 07
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 0199-0002
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: SAT/SUN
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 20.00 USD Hourly
FINANCE NUMBER: 104116
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This 10 week internship position is a non-career position, therefore there are no benefits associated.
Functional Purpose
Economics Interns will apply their knowledge and understanding of related principles and practices gained from their program of study to support an assigned project. Project opportunities will focus on sourcing, collecting, and analyzing data to identify
trends and analyze financial or operational performance, statistical analysis, and strategic planning.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for this program all applicants must have earned at least 48 credit hours towards a bachelors degree, and be currently enrolled in either a bachelors or graduate degree program with a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with manager to review project plans; develops an understanding of project assignment including goals, tasks, deadlines and key stakeholders. Communicates updates and project developments as needed.
- Applies economic principles, practices, and methodologies to assigned project; develops project-related materials using economic theories and applications. Prepares project summary and recommendations for review.
- Develops documents, files and deliverables as needed for the project. Writes instructions, records activities and verifies accuracy and comprehensiveness of information with stakeholders.
- Coordinates with coworkers as a team member to support achievement of project goals. Interacts via email, telephone and meetings to support the project and team
- Assists with preparing and facilitating meetings, working sessions and focus groups as necessary to gather and compile information for the project.
- Researches, collects, and analyzes data for use in project planning and developing project materials and documents.
- Creates project deliverables to meet assignment objectives. Compiles data and reports. Assembles information into presentations. Documents research and activities in technical reports.
For additional information and to apply: Data Overview: Job Posting (usps.gov)
Deadline to apply is January 29th.
