Summer 2024 Internship with the FTC's Bureau of Economics

The Bureau of Economics of the Federal Trade Commission is hiring interns for Summer 2024. We are looking for advanced undergraduate economics students who are interested in exploring graduate school (such as those considering a pre-doc for the fall of 2025) or economic policy jobs after graduation. We are especially interested in students with substantive experience analyzing data in Stata, R, or Python, and excellent written and oral communication skills. We will only be accepting 150 applications, so we encourage any interested student to apply promptly https://www.usajobs.gov/job/784133800 and not wait for the deadline.

The intern would work with some of our 80 PhD economists to support economic analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and/or applied microeconomics research projects. The intern would work in a leading policy and research group – FTC economists present at leading academic conferences and publish in top journals.

(While the position title says that this is for an “office automation” role, the job would involve the tasks described above and that are in the job description.)

Please contact kconlon@ftc.gov and mgrosz@ftc.gov with any questions.

Note, if you will no longer be the right person for outreach regarding job announcements in the fall, please contact the kconlon@ftc.gov and mgrosz@ftc.gov.

Launching your Federal Career: Workshops Offer Insider Tips for Landing Federal Government Positions

Students and recent graduates are key participants in the future Federal workforce. To make a career in public service a reality, understanding the Federal employment process is vital. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Center for Federal Executive Board (FEB) Operations present the Federal Executive Board Campus Series 2024. This four-session series is open to all students, recent graduates, and campus professionals (career services, faculty, Department heads, etc.). The series explains the Federal application and hiring process to help students and recent graduates find internships and full-time jobs working in their career field and will help academic partners gain the information needed to help guide their students.

Session 1: Navigating USAJOBS (Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs) 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET 

Click on link to register for Navigating USAJOBS

Session 2: Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET

Click on link to register for Writing Your Federal Resume

Session 3: Interviewing for Federal Jobs

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET

Click on link to register for Interviewing for Federal Jobs

Session 4: Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET

Click on link to register for Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

Two Internship Opportunities with Cornerstone Research

Sophomore Summit: A two-day virtual program that provides sophomores with an overview of economic consulting, a hands-on sophomore-friendly project, and opportunities to network with each other and current consultants.

When: Wednesday, May 22 – Thursday, May 23, 2024
Student Participants: Sophomore students
Application link for students: here

First-Year Foundations: A virtual program that provides first-year students with an introduction to economic consulting, case overview, conversations with consultants with diverse backgrounds, a brief experience project, and opportunities to network with each other and current consultants.

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (offering two sessions)
Student Participants: First-Year students
Application link for students: here

Morgan Stanley Summer 2025 Internship

The Operations Division at Morgan Stanley is the front line of defense for the Firm's financial and operational well-being and works closely with almost all departments in order to safeguard the Firm's reputation and franchise. Operations partners with Sales & Trading, Finance, Legal, and Technology to execute the Firm's institutional, retail, and asset management businesses - via supporting and settling daily transactions, devising and implementing effective controls, developing strong client relationships, and engaging with its business partners to enable development of new structures, businesses, and markets.

Summer Analysts join us for a 10-week Summer Analyst Program beginning in June. This includes broad exposure to various functions across Operations and the financial services industry and a Firm orientation and an intensive hands-on introduction to Operations at Morgan Stanley through on the job training and a group project. There will also be opportunities to engage with members of the Operations senior management team.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across the various Operations teams to evaluate and reengineer processes to drive greater operational efficiency.
• Obtain a broad understanding of Operations and its departmental interdependencies.
• Present to senior management.
• Partner with business units and technology to deliver exceptional service to our clients in the areas of trade capture, clearance and settlement, account opening, cash management, billing, tax reporting and fraud monitoring.
• Partner with Technology to design, manage and implement business process changes to streamline processes, improve productivity and optimize operational efficiency.
• Effectively identify and mitigate operational risk while ensuring continued compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships in order to deliver world class operational services.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and graduating between December 2025 and June 2026

Visit this page to learn more and apply.

BSOS Etiquette Dinner

 

BSOS Etiquette Dinner

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 5 – 7 pm

Registration required

Join the Feller Center and our team of experts for an 4-course etiquette dinner. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to polish your skills and gain key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation! *Open to BA and BS current UMD BSOS majors.

Business casual attire is suggested. All attendees will also receive a Feller Center padfolio.

Questions? Contact Liza Lebrun, Assistant Director for Internships & Experiential Learning- Feller Center, BSOS at llebrun@umd.edu. Registration will close when we reach capacity or April 5.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Research Associate Information Session

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Register

Wondering if Economics is right for you, how to get into the field, what skills you need, what classes to take or where you could take a career in Econ? Join us April 2nd for a discussion on these exact topics with Brian Greaney, Amy Smaldone, and Andy Spewak.

Brian Greaney is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Before starting his PhD in Econ at Yale University, he was a Research Associate at Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis.

Amy Smaldone is a Senior Research Associate at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. Before joining us, she earned her undergraduate at Rutgers University.

Andy Spewak was a Senior Research Associate at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank not too long ago, now he is a Senior Workforce Data Analyst at the Federal Reserve Board of Govenors.

If you’re interested, please register here! We look forward to having you join us!

For questions contact ra.recruiting@stls.frb.org

Learn more about the Research Associate positions.

Housing Policy Council Look for UMD ECON Major for Paid Summer Internship

Application Due Date: April 5 (apply by March 22 for best consideration)

HPC is seeking a Summer Intern/Research Assistant to work at our Washington, D.C. office. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and build business acumen.

The Housing Policy Council (HPC) is a nonpartisan trade association representing the nation’s leading participants in the housing finance market. The President of the HPC, ED DeMarco, is a member of the Economic Leadership Council and is a strong supporter of our ECON undergraduate program. The Summer Intern/Research Assistant will assist the HPC staff with a variety of projects pertaining to mortgage policy, capital markets, membership, events management, government relations and administration. In conjunction with HPC staff, the intern will:

• Utilize mortgage databases to analyze data and generate reports on the mortgage market’s structure, size, and performance
• Provide research assistance in the drafting of internal memos, research papers, and comment letters on pending regulations
• Attend and report on Congressional hearings
• Assist with logistics for HPC’s Annual Meeting

Required qualifications for this position include:
Education:

• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in a bachelor’s program at an accredited academic institution. Economics majors preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Takes initiative and problem-solves.
• Ability to follow-through on projects and to operate within deadlines.
• A strong desire to learn and to work hard.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

The schedule for this position is 24-32 hours per week. This internship is expected to begin in May 2024 and last up to three months. The Summer Intern/Research Assistant will work at HPC’s Washington D.C. office three designated days per week. There will also be an option to telework one designated day per week.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Kelly Rohrer at recruiter@housingpolicycouncil.org The deadline to apply is April 5th.

Pay rate for this position is $20 per hour.

The Wellness Series: Dealing with Disappointment

This session will help you manage life's frustrations and bounce back from disappointment when things don't go the way you want or expect. Coping skills like mindfulness, gratitude, and growth mindset will help you come to term with these feelings and find your "grit" to move forward.

Advanced registration is not required. Please know that this is a skill-building session and is not a confidential therapy space. The session will close to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. More information about all Wellness Session topics can be found at counseling.umd.edu/wellness

A paid internship opportunity in the federal government

 

Join us in paving the way for a brighter future

Applications are open now for the fall 2024 Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program.

The program helps bring diverse young talent to government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency.

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from across disciplines are welcome to apply.

Future Leader Benefits:

The Internship Program includes:

- A 10-12 week in-person or virtual internship at a federal agency.
- Stipend funding to help cover expenses.
- Professional development and networking events.

The fall 2024 program offers various opportunities for candidates to pursue based on their interests.

Visit this page to learn more  

Reminder: ECON Departmental Scholarship Application Open

 

                                                    

https://go.umd.edu/econscholarships2024

Environmental Career Panel- Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Bay Advocacy Institute for a virtual panel discussion
on environmental careers on Thursday, April 18th , from 5:00-6:30PM.

Students are invited to hear from professionals across the fields of restoration and conservation, and
panelists’ career paths, challenges, opportunities, and more. Registration is required, available online,
and FREE.

Terrapins Connect Pride Mentorship Program

Apply by March 11

This program is a 6-week mentorship program designed to bring together talented LGBTQ+ students and their allies and connect them with experienced alumni. Mentorship offers many opportunities — promoting career and scholarly success, helping in career exploration, and building important, lasting relationships with others. The program will run from March 26-May 3, 2024.

Note there will be a limited number of spots for mentors and mentees. By joining the program you are not guaranteed to be matched, though we will do our best to match all interested parties.

For any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Manager of Alumni Volunteer Programs, Erica Lane.

Neil Moskowitz Economics Lecture

 

EAM Economics Speaker Panel

Join the Economics Association of Maryland for an open discussion and Q&A session with economics PhD students! They will be discussing research, jobs, programs, and the graduate school experience! 

Date: March 7, 2024 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30)

Location: STAMP room Nanticoke 1238 

Volunteer for Maryland Day 2024!

Join the Department of Economics at Maryland Day 2024 on Saturday, April 27th !
Maryland Day is the University’s annual springtime open house and is always a day of
learning, fun, and discovery for the UMD community and our neighbors. We are looking
for students interested in volunteering alongside ECON staff to help lead departmental
activities (like a fun risk aversion game that rewards players with candy. and speak to
members of the public and prospective students about the major.

Volunteers can staff the table in two hour shifts from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the day and will get a free Maryland Day t-shirt for lending a hand. Please fill out this Google Form with your contact information and availability to be added to the list.

As the date approaches, you will be emailed with additional information about the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email David Tana

(dvtana@umd.edu).

See you at Maryland Day!

Economics Internship at the Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduate juniors or seniors, or master’s students majoring in Economics, Data Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or other Statistics-related fields to apply for an internship with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. Selected interns will assist members of the Economics Staff in setting up processes to improve workflow and conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations related to food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed.

Internships will be for at least one academic semester and require a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. Intern positions are unpaid; however, students may be able to earn college credit. U.S. citizenship is required of all interns. 

Candidates must have at least Junior Standing and have completed classes in econometrics and intermediate microeconomics, or similar classes on computational methods for data analysis by the time of the internship. Competitive candidates are detail-focused, have strong communication and writing skills, and can work independently. We encourage candidates to apply who have experience with Microsoft 365 including Access, Excel, Word, and SharePoint Online; analytical software such as STATA and R; and applications such as Python.

Application packages must include a cover letter and current resume. Include in your cover letter a statement of interest and an acknowledgement that you are applying for an unpaid, 16 hour-per-week internship. Include in your resume a list of relevant courses and a declaration of citizenship.

To be considered for this internship, please send your application package to ECONInternship@fda.hhs.gov with the subject “Fall 2024 FDA Econ Internship” by midnight on March 29, 2024 . Only applications received via email will be considered.

Department of Defense Hiring Financial Roles On-Campus

Calling all business, economics, management, or other financially adjacent majors! The Department of Defense Financial Future program will be actively hiring for open full-time rules, on-campus on Monday, March 11! More registration information on the event is available at the following links:

• Hiresmith: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101187757
• Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/events/1488610

DoD Financial Management Information and Recruiting Session

• 5:30-7pm on Monday, March 11
• Van Munching Hall 1505

DoD Financial Management Recruiter On-Campus Office Hours

• 12-4:30pm on Monday, March 11
• Van Munching Hall 3

DoD Financial Management “Employer of the Day” Desk

• 12:30-3pm on Monday, March 11
• "Employer of the Day" Desk in VMH
• More info here: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101187757

FDIC Student Trainee Economist Position

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, Headquarters of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of projects related to enhancing the Corporation's programs for identifying, monitoring, and addressing existing and emerging aggregate risks to the Corporation's deposit insurance funds. This Internship will begin Summer 2024.

Duties

• Performs research and compiles financial and economic information related to existing and emerging risks to the Corporation's deposit insurance funds.
• Maintains and updates various office files to include work papers, data files, and records.
• Use various computer software (e.g., spreadsheet, database, presentation, mapping, design, and economic) to extract data and generate reports to support staff.

For more information and how to apply please visit USAJOBS.

MAIR Info Session

The Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) application for Fall 2024 is OPEN. Students with junior standing in the current academic year, 2023 - 2024, are eligible to apply. Deadline for Best Consideration is March 15, 2024.

We invite any students interested in the program to attend our hybrid information session on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST.

Please register for Zoom option using this link.

OR

You can join us to Meet & Greet the Faculty & Staff IN PERSON at:
Conference Room 2113 Chincoteague Hall, Second Floor.

For more information about the program, please visit our website.

The application can be found here on GVPT's website. 

Sophomore Externship - RISE@AG

The Rise@AG externship will be held in-person in our Boston office from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to have a final round interview for a 2025 summer internship offer. While the program will be hosted in Boston, you will have the opportunity to interview with your first office preference from any of our 9 US offices. All costs will be covered including travel, accommodation, meals, etc. for the week-long Externship.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student who expects to graduate in either winter 2025 or spring 2026 and who identifies as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

• Minimum of 3.3 GPA

• Passion for using data and analytics

• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment

• Available for a full week-long, in-person program in August 2024, and must have legal authorization to work in the United States

Recruiting Process:

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis with the opportunity closing on Sunday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The recruiting process consists of one 30-minute behavioral based virtual interview. We will inform you of an interview decision two weeks post your application submission. To be considered, we ask that you submit: A resume

• A statement of interest (approx. 600 words) describing your background, why you are interested in this externship, and what skills and experiences you are hoping to gain. Please include your office preference for a summer 2025 internship.

• An unofficial transcript

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our DE&I Recruiting Team at deirecruiting@analysisgroup.com.

The full job posting and application can be found here: APPLY HERE!