Intern, Economics

This intern supports the economics team with data entry, research, and preparation of reports and presentations. The intern will update databases, organize and compile information, and format charts and tables used in industry analyses and publications.

Responsibilities:

• Support routine updates to economic, plastics, and end-markets industries databases under guidance.
• Assist with entering and organizing data in Excel-based tools and trackers.
• Help format charts, tables, and slides for presentations and reports.
• Conduct data gathering from publicly available sources as directed.
• Assist in compiling information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Help with organizing files, tracking updates, and maintaining documentation. Provide general administrative and project support to the team.

Education & Experience :

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Economics, Statistics, or Math.
• Completed macro and microeconomic courses, econometrics preferred.
• Experience conducting open-source research.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Written and verbal communications skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus.
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS' core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Excel preferred.

About PLASTICS

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we shape the direction of the entire plastics industry and as a job requirement, have some fun while doing so. Employees have the opportunity to learn, develop, and impact both the industry and our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard, and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off, and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law .