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Economic Research Service

Economics (Student Trainee)

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States

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Seniority
Entry level
Country
US
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical/vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. With this project, you'll support research economist by updating the SNAP Distribution Schedule Database

Duties

  • Update the ERS SNAP Distribution Schedule Database through 2025 or 2026. Update will be accomplished by using currently publicly available data, including web histories, press releases and news postings.
  • All updates should be documented in statistical software (R, Python, Stata, or SAS preferred).
  • Current documentation should reflect (a) the method of update and (b) relevant contents of updates.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should have experience in: Skills in software program of their choice (e.g., SAS, Stata, Python, Matlab, R), including exporting results in spreadsheet form. Internet search and organizational skills. Familiarity with and ability to work in Excel.

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.

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