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Economic Development Intern Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Pine Street Inn

Unpaid Internship, Stabilization

Boston, MA · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

The intern conducts individual and group sessions and participates in the development of group ... economic issues * Familiarity with the issues impacting the availability and accessibility of ...

826 Boston

Internship Program Manager

Roxbury, MA · On-site

$62K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... from diverse economic backgrounds, former 826 Boston students, and skilled individuals with ... Facilitate intern onboarding and offboarding processes. * Retain interns by providing coaching ...

826 Boston

Internship Program Manager

Roxbury, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... from diverse economic backgrounds, former 826 Boston students, and skilled individuals with ... Facilitate intern onboarding and offboarding processes. * Retain interns by providing coaching ...

826 National

Internship Program Manager

Roxbury, MA

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... from diverse economic backgrounds, former 826 Boston students, and skilled individuals with ... Facilitate intern onboarding and offboarding processes. * Retain interns by providing coaching ...

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How much do economic development intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for economic development intern in Boston, MA is $18.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an economic development intern do?

An Economic Development Intern supports the planning and implementation of projects that promote economic growth in a city, region, or organization. Their responsibilities may include conducting research on market trends, assisting with grant applications, gathering data on local businesses, and helping to organize community events. They often work closely with economic development professionals to gain practical experience in public policy, business outreach, and community engagement. This role provides valuable exposure to how economic strategies are developed and executed to improve local economies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an economic development intern?

To thrive as an Economic Development Intern, you need a background in economics, public administration, or a related field, along with strong research and data analysis skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS software, and basic knowledge of economic impact modeling tools are typically beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability help interns engage effectively with stakeholders and manage multiple tasks. These skills are crucial for supporting community growth initiatives, conducting meaningful analyses, and contributing to successful development projects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Economic Development jobs in Boston, MA?

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Infographic showing various Economic Development Intern job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,497 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Graduate Intern - Statistical Analysis

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Boston, MA • On-site

$18 - $36/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Graduate Intern – Statistical Analysis

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Regional & Community Outreach department is seeking a motivated intern to support its data analysis project. This internship offers hands-on experience in community development research and data analysis that advances our work in financial inclusion in LMI communities. This internship is intended to assist with an ongoing data analysis project.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to develop and evaluate options for enhancing existing data analysis and visualization
  • Conduct literature reviews on relevant methodologies, data sources, and analytical approaches applicable to the project
  • Assist with data collection, cleaning, and management from multiple publicly available surveys and datasets
  • Support the development and implementation of quantitative models including statistical estimation techniques, forecasting models, and clustering
  • Perform geospatial analysis to identify regional patterns and trends
  • Create data visualizations and contribute to interactive dashboards

Qualifications

Required

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in economics, public policy, statistics, data science, or related field
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with coursework in statistics and data analysis
  • Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (R, Python, or similar)
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau)
  • Experience with data manipulation, cleaning, and analysis of large datasets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment

Preferred

  • Familiarity with survey data analysis and sampling techniques
  • Experience with census data or publicly available economic datasets
  • Experience with geospatial analysis tools (ArcGIS or similar)
  • Background in machine learning or predictive modeling
  • Interest in community development and financial inclusion

Compensation: $18-$36 per hour. Actual pay within the range will be set based on undergraduate/graduate year and relevant experience.

The Boston Fed believes in salary transparency. The final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Whether you're developing into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.

As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

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