Council of Economic Advisers Internships
The President's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in Washington, D.C. offers full-time internships during spring and fall semesters, in January, and during the summer. Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 30 hours a week will be considered during the spring and fall semester. Interns at the CEA are responsible for assisting the staff in researching a wide range of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and international issues, providing assistance in making charts and analyzing data. Administrative duties to support the work of the Council are also involved.
The President's Council of Economic Advisers 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 has a Chairman and two Members, who are Senate-confirmed Presidential Appointees. The staff of the Council consists of 10 Senior Economists, 4-5 Staff Economists, a similar number of Research Assistants, and statistical and administrative staff.
Applicants for the Intern positions should be graduate students or full-time undergraduates with some economic coursework to their credit and who have good writing and computer skills. We are experiencing mail delays. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for an internship, please send your resume, a transcript, and a cover letter via fax or e-mail to:
Mrs. Rosemary Rogers, Intern Coordinator
President's Council of Economic Advisers
The White House
Washington, DC 20502
Fax: (202) 395-5013
E-mail: rrogers@cea.eop.gov
Conditions of Intern Position
An applicant for an internship at the Council of Economic Advisers must be
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- Full time student, enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited academic institution.
Internships are contingent upon the successful completion of a
- Pre-employment security interview
- Pre-employment FBI Name Check
- Pre-employment drug test
- FBI Background Investigation for positions lasting longer than 90 days
If selected, interns agree to secure a sponsor from their college or university to sign an agreement between our Government agency and the academic institution.
All internship positions at the Council of Economic Advisers are unpaid.
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