# Economics (Student Trainee)

Hiring organization: [Economic Research Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/economic-research-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/84ba3634-3cb0-46e0-9f56-6c1dd2af947d

Listed on Economic Research Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: internship
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
- Remote: yes

## Summary

This is a semester-long volunteer opportunity for students to maintain a federal database of food assistance program distribution schedules using public data sources and statistical software. It suits undergraduates or vocational students looking to gain practical experience in research support and data management within a government agency.

_Our summary, not Economic Research Service's wording._

## Skills named

MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Python, R, SAS, Stata

## Required

- Enrolled at least half-time in accredited educational institution
- Good academic standing
- Experience with statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SAS, or MATLAB)
- Excel proficiency
- Internet research and organizational skills

Apply on Economic Research Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889896000