Student Trainee: Economics OCE (Virtual) 2023 Fall
Workplace Culture
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Job Description
- Prepares routine data tasks and conducts economic basic studies, processing of data from secondary sources related to production, consumption, price, marketing channels, trade, and/or environmental data.
- Use of statistical and database software (Excel, R, Python, or Stata or other statistical software); R Python, SQL or other equivalent programming languages; and Tableau or other data visualizations software to develop and maintain databases and to conduct empirical analyses, independently and as part of a team.
Duties include:
- Collect economic or other information for incorporation into detailed economic research projects
- Analyze and interpret economic statistics
- Compile and place in an orderly arrangement, specified data from a variety of sources
- Work with higher graded specialists in the preparation of publications/related material including drafting reports of limited scope and complexity for publication or preparation of reports on segments of major study for inclusion in overall reports or studies.
- Compose correspondence and compile statistical and other data for the purpose of answering requests for information.
- Assist senior economist in conducting of economic research that may include econometric or other advanced forms of statistical analysis
Location: Virtual
Hours per week: Flexible
(Minimum 20 hours Maximum 40 hours per week)
Preferred majors:
- Agricultural Economics
- Economics
Education Level:
- Graduate students
Desired Skills:
- Statistical and database software (Excel, R, Python, or Stata or other statistical software)
- R Python, SQL or other equivalent programming languages; and Tableau or other data visualizations software
Supervision:
- Interns will report to the Office of the Chief Economist
- Interns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed.
- Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution.
- Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position
- Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.
Documents to have when applying:
- Resume
Pay information:
- Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $16.10
- Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students: $17.25
How to apply:
On Handshake:
- Click or Tap on "APPLY"
- Upload Resume
- Click or Tap on "Submit Application"
General Information
About USDA and HACU
For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies.
This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.