Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Post

Join us in #ExploringThe8th today in the capital of The Natural State—Little Rock, Ark. In addition to being the home of one of three St. Louis Fed branches, Little Rock’s location along the Arkansas River provides ample outdoor recreational opportunities. Enjoy the scenery at Riverfront Park, take in a baseball game, check out the River Market District, and swing by the Old Mill, made famous in the 1939 film “Gone with the Wind.” We’re #ExploringThe8th! Follow along and learn more about the St. Louis Fed’s Little Rock Branch: https://ow.ly/vgAR50Sxrck

As part of the St. Louis Fed’s annual food and funds drive, employees volunteered at Operation Food Search to help pack food for families in need throughout the St. Louis area. The nonprofit aims to end childhood hunger by increasing access to healthy and affordable food. The annual Operation Food Fest—sponsored by the Bank’s FEVR (Fed Employee Volunteer Resources) employee group—gives employees opportunities to donate, volunteer and participate in events. #Volunteer #Culture #FightHunger

The St. Louis Fed has named Ken Fields as SVP of the External Engagement and Corporate Communications Division, effective Aug. 12. In this role, Fields will serve as the strategic leader of the Eighth Federal Reserve District’s communications, Community Development and outreach functions and will support communications and external engagements for St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem. We look forward to welcoming him in August! https://ow.ly/q0Jf50Su8gQ #STLFed2024 #FederalReserve

The St. Louis Fed is #hiring for several exciting positions! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We’ll help you advance with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to succeed. Click the links below to learn more and apply today: -Assistant Vice President, Treasury: https://ow.ly/9z4t50Sti7z -Senior Communications Consultant: https://ow.ly/mwui50Sti7y -Treasury Operations Manager: https://ow.ly/1LqW50Sti7w -Senior IT Risk Specialist: https://ow.ly/VI4H50Sti7u -Data Scientist: https://ow.ly/MIkg50Sti7t Visit our careers page to view more openings: https://ow.ly/C4uJ50Sti7v #Jobs #JobSearch

We’re excited to share that Kathy O’Neill, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and Federal Reserve System Treasury product director, was chosen as one of St. Louis’ 25 Most Influential Business Women by the St. Louis Business Journal. Congratulations, Kathy! https://ow.ly/F3A950Ssa1U #BusinessLeaders #WomenInBusiness #STLMade

The Bank’s garden has a bit more color this time of year. The St. Louis Fed is proud to fly the progress pride flag to support those who identify with and are allies of the LGBTQ+ community. “We’re so proud of this community and being able to say this is the third year in a row that we have flown a pride flag here at the St. Louis Fed,” said Allison Beckmann, co-chair of the Bank’s Central Pride employee resource group. #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2024 #Pride2024 #STLMade #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2024 #Pride2024 #STLMade

We’re pleased to share that St. Louis Fed Economic Policy Advisor Paulina Restrepo-Echavarria has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Institute for Development, Growth and Economics. RIDGE aims to favor the development and the spread of high quality research in economics and to promote top postgraduate education, with particular emphasis on economic development, international economics and economic growth. Learn more: https://ow.ly/T0go50SqtIB

On June 20-21, St. Louis Fed President Alberto G. Musalem visited Memphis, Tenn. He engaged with business leaders from several industries about the city’s economic history and its widely regarded role as a logistics hub and “America’s Distribution Center.” During his two-day visit, Musalem also toured the National Civil Rights Museum and met with community leaders to discuss employment opportunities for justice-impacted adults. As part of his public outreach efforts, President Musalem regularly engages with people and communities throughout the Eighth Federal Reserve District. These interactions help him better understand economic conditions in the region and the nation. #CommunityEngagement #EconomicOutreach #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicTrends

Happy 20th birthday, FRASER! The St. Louis Fed’s digital library FRASER is marking 20 years of providing open access to economic history. Learn how its prized collections—and the team behind the platform’s growth—are supporting economic literacy for all. https://ow.ly/hwu450SoLzR