Job brief: Economics (Student Trainee)

Economic Research Service · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · facts as of 2026-11-07. Anyone can open this page; no account needed.

Is it still open? · Checked by JoRoute

Still listed. JoRoute saw it on USAJOBS, the U.S. government's official job site 1 day ago; the employer first posted it on 2026-10-23.

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

  • Posted by a federal agency on USAJOBS, the U.S. government's official job site. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
  • First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-05 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
  • The apply link opens usajobs.gov, the address USAJOBS gives for this job.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

  • Pay: Not published
  • Job type: Part-time
  • Where: Remote · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
  • Posted: 2026-10-23
  • Applications close: 2026-11-05

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The title says "Trainee".

Must have

  • Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical/vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational in…

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