Internship Program
Summer Internship Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Gain knowledge and experience in the mission-driven community banking sector. Work alongside a small team of professionals in an organization dedicated to empowering all communities through broad-based economic growth. Enjoy structured opportunities for professional development.
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Jumpstart Your Career
As the National Bankers Association Foundation’s research intern, you will work on projects that support and highlight the minority banking sector’s impact. Through this internship, you will grow your skills in data analysis, data visualization, writing, and public policy. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in programming designed to provide educational value and build your professional network.
How to Apply
Email: Elise Pietro, Research and Impact Manager: epietro@nationalbankers.org
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Subject line: “NBA Summer 2025 Internship”
Include:
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A short cover letter
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Your resume
Madenn
Intern Fall 2024
It’s a place where every single person there is working hard on hugely impactful work. You feel as if you are really and truly immersed in the association and a part of the team, doing that important work as well. It is a demanding workspace with the best learning environment and people. Interning in that environment makes it seem there is no other option but to grow! I would recommend this internship in a heartbeat to anyone interested in the sector and an opportunity to do fulfilling work.
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Interning at the National Bankers Association has been the most incredible experience.
Summer Internship Details
Where
Washington DC (in-person or remote options)
Start/End
Start/End of May – August 2025 (10-12 weeks, 20 hours per week)
Qualifications
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Enrolled in a full-time graduate program – preferably public policy, economics, or similar social science discipline. No prior experience with the banking sector is required.
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Strong coding skills in a statistical analysis program, including data cleaning, analysis, and visualization. Experience working with large datasets in a community development context preferred.
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Experience writing up research findings for different audiences, and a willingness to revise drafts based on rounds of feedback.
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Strong soft skills including especially collaboration, adaptability, communication, and time management.
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Dedication to the Foundation’s broader mission of strengthening minority banks as they create economic opportunity through access to capital and credit.
Compensation
$3,500 (split across two installments.)
Nondiscrimination Policy
National Bankers Association Foundation welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Main Research Deliverable
Support the Research and Impact team in publishing an analysis of MDI banks. This project will involve reading up on background materials, analyzing financial and community impact data, generating descriptive statistics and graphs, and drafting initial copy explaining findings from the analysis.
TEAM CULTURE
As a small but mighty team, we flourish when all staff are invested in their work, committed to the wellbeing of their colleagues, and willing to bear responsibility, take initiative, and share credit. Whether working in the office or at home, we count on our colleagues to intentionally cultivate collegiality, and to look for opportunities to serve and support one another in a spirit of mutual respect, admiration, and kindness.