Internship Program
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 begin developing data skills, policy knowledge, and expertise in writing memos, blogs, and other research products. 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 Spring 2025 Internship”
Include:
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A short cover letter
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Your resume
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A writing sample
Maden
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.
Spring Internship Details
Where
Washington DC (in-person or remote options – flexible around class schedule)
Start/End
February – April 2025 (10 weeks)
Qualifications
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Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program – any area of study, but likely most relevant to students majoring in business, finance, economics, political science, or the broader social sciences. (No prior experience with the banking sector is required.)
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Strong writing skills and a willingness to revise drafts based on rounds of feedback.
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Beginner-level competency with Microsoft Office products, including especially Excel.
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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 closing the racial wealth gap, increasing climate finance for marginalized communities, and strengthening minority small businesses.
Compensation
$3,000 (split across two installments.)
Nondiscrimination Policy
NBAF 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 that received investments from the U.S. Treasury during the pandemic. This project will involve reading background materials, generating basic math calculations, statistics, and graphs in Excel based on provided data, and drafting initial copy for a blog post featuring 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.