Summer Internship at USDA-ERS

Economic Research Service summer internships are a great way for graduate students, and undergraduates, to gain valuable research experience working on a variety of agricultural research topics.  And they get to experience the wonders of summer in the DC city (since the invention of air conditioning, it isn’t that bad!)

·         Application information can be found at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429540800

·         The closing date to apply is February 22, 2016.  

·         We are inviting applications from both undergraduate and graduate students for the following grade levels: GS- 04/05/07/09. 

·         Summer interns may work from May 1 to September 30, 2016

The details:

An excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain valuable research experience by assisting highly-skilled economists and/or social scientists and to work with ERS models and data sets. These positions require individuals with a solid foundation in economic theory and strong quantitative skills; experience with data collection, econometric analysis, data base management and/or mathematical programming and models; and good communications skills. Interns participate in a wide variety of research projects involving agriculture and environment, domestic and international markets, agricultural and trade policy, food safety, diet and nutrition, consumer economics, rural development, and agricultural finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Junior or senior economics majors or related fields

Graduate student in economics or related fields

Location:

355 E Street, SW • Washington, DC 20024-3221

Salary:

Based on education, approximately starting at $15/hr.

You Must Be:

United States Citizen. Non-citizens may be selected only if the student is lawfully admitted to the United States as a permanent resident or is  authorized to be employed.

Position Information:

Appointment: Temporary

Job Status: Full-Time

C-FARE Student Development Webinar

C-FARE will host a one hour webinar for students and faculty on February 14 from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. ET. The webinar will feature speakers from Washington, D.C. to provide students with information on internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. and across the nation, where to look for a summer internship, and how to apply. Registrants will receive internship notices and other information. 

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1585336694299164418
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 13 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

C-FARE is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the national presence of the agricultural economics profession. C-FARE's governing board includes prominent agricultural economists representing a wide range of public and private sector interests. www.cfare.org

Summer 2013 Intern Briefings

C-FARE invites all students with an interest in economics who are interning in Washington, DC this summer to participate in their Summer 2013 Intern Briefings which will focus on careers with Capitol Hill, agencies and non-governmental organizations. The USDA Economist Group is co-sponsoring several of these events.

These briefings are designed to allow students to hear from professionals who have received a degree in agricultural, natural resources, or applied economics about their career paths and receive insight on potential classes to take, and other details regarding the necessary background to succeed in Washington, DC.

There are three events scheduled:
June 24, 2013 - Focusing on Capitol Hill Careers
July 15, 2013 - Focusing on Private Sector Careers
July 22, 2013 - Focusing on Agency Careers 

Visit the sign-up form to reserve your seat!

For students who attend all the summer intern briefings, C-FARE will provide a “Certificate of Achievement” and send a special letter to their university advisor and internship supervisor.

C-FARE Summer 2013 Intern Briefings

C-FARE would like to invite students with an interest in economics who are interning in Washington, DC this summer to participate in their Summer 2013 Intern Briefings which will focus on careers with Capitol Hill, agencies and non-governmental organizations.

These briefings are designed to allow students to hear from professionals who have received a degree in agricultural, natural resources, or applied economics about their career paths and receive insight on potential classes to take, and other details regarding the necessary background to succeed in Washington, DC.

The first event will take place on June 17 from 8:00 – 10:00 am on Capitol Hill. Students can register to receive general information and notices on these briefings by visiting here http://bit.ly/Zs2YuP

For more information about C-FARE, please visit www.cfare.org.

C-FARE Conference Call: Internship Opportunities in Washington, DC

On February 8 from 2-3 pm Eastern C-FARE will hold a one hour conference call for students and advisors. The call will feature speakers from Washington, DC to provide students with information on internship opportunities in Washington, DC, where to look for a summer internship and how to apply.

To participate in the call, please RSVP by noon, February 7.

If you have questions for C-FARE regarding the call please contact them at 202-408-8522 or at info@cfare.org.

C-FARE and Economists Group Host Intern Briefing and Career Fair

C-FARE and the USDA Economist Group invite students with an interest in economics who are interning in Washington, DC this summer to participate in their last Summer 2012 Intern Briefing. These briefings are designed to allow students to hear from professionals who have received a degree in agricultural, natural resources, or applied economics about their career paths and receive insight on potential classes to take, and other details regarding the necessary background to succeed in Washington, DC.

The event will take place on Friday, July 27, from 8:00-11:00 am (briefing from 8:00-9:30 am, career fair from 9:30-11:00 am). Students can RSVP for the briefings by clicking here. Please RSVP by COB on Wednesday, July 25.