You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

2019 Kapani Metcalf Internship Program for Undergraduate Economics Students - WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS

2019 Kapani Metcalf Internship Program for Undergraduate Economics Students
The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) at the University of Chicago seeks to place undergraduate students studying economics in substantive summer internships that that allow for real world experience and impact. BFI has coordinated with think tanks, government agencies and NGOs to provide internship opportunities for qualified economics students.

Interns will be selected on a rolling basis, understanding that some entities are looking to confirm their summer internship placements earlier in 2018 than others. BFI will support the selected summer internship candidates with a stipend of $4,000 for their summer position. Interns will be required to provide a summary of their summer work/project, in coordination with their local supervisor, by September 20, 2019..
The Kapani Metcalf Internship program is made possible through a gift from the Kapani Foundation.
 
Washington, DC internship: White House Council of Economic Advisers (2 positions)
Local Supervisor: DJ Nordquist, Chief of Staff, Council of Economic Advisers

OVERVIEW OF THE CEA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) is located in Washington, D.C. and offers full- and part-time internships during the spring and fall, and full-time internships during the summer. Interns at CEA are responsible for assisting staff in researching a wide range of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and international issues, analyzing data, and contributing towards the policy-making process. Administrative duties to support the work of the Council are also involved. CEA interns work on exciting, challenging projects with real world implications. They earn valuable experience applying their quantitative and qualitative research skills on a daily basis and learn new ways to approach questions from CEA economists who serve as their mentors. The CEA internship program is designed to offer our interns a breadth of valuable professional development and networking experiences, including brownbag lunches with prominent economists and opportunities to connect with other agencies. CEA provides the President with objective economic analysis and advice on the development and implementation of a wide range of domestic and international economic policy issues. The Council is comprised of a Chair and two Members; the Chair is Senate-confirmed, and all three are Presidential Appointees. The staff of the Council consists of Senior and Junior Economists, Research Assistants, and a statistical and administrative staff. 

REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age by the internship program start date. Additionally, applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:  Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-or-four-year institution) or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program in the past two years;  Have demonstrated interest in economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, or finance with a strong academic record and passion for public service;  Have excellent writing and analytical skills;  Have experience using Microsoft Office and conducting research and analysis;  Have the ability to dedicate at least 20 hours per week during the fall and spring or 40 hours per week during the summer.  Preferred candidates will also have experience with Stata (or a similar statistical software).

TO APPLY 
If you are interested in applying, please submit via Handshake AND send your resume, transcript, and cover letter via email to:
The Intern Program Coordinators Council of Economic Advisers
Email: CEAInternships@cea.eop.gov

This program is intended for advanced students ready to explore their interests in economics research. 
If you have applied for multiple internships, please state your preferred internships (up to three in priority order). 

All internship positions at the Council of Economic Advisers are unpaid. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.