Job Title: Summer Headquarters Internship Temporary Full Time
Location: Ord, Nebraska
Compensation: $16/hour

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District is proud to be a vital part of Nebraska’s network of 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). These NRDs are strategically organized along hydrological boundaries, allowing them to address a wide array of natural resource challenges in a localized and effective manner. Our District, like its counterparts, holds the essential responsibility of safeguarding and nurturing our natural resources. This includes a broad spectrum of areas, such as water quality and quantity, forestry, range management, soil conservation, and much more.

Intern Responsibilities – Assisting NRD field staff with day-to-day operations including, but not limited to: soil sampling, water sampling, tree planting, drip irrigation installation, and maintenance and upkeep in NRD recreation areas and other NRD owned properties.

Qualifications/Requirements – Seeking a degree in an agricultural or natural resource conservation focused field, preferably with prior experience in agriculture or natural resource conservation. Need good communication skills. A driver’s license is required.

Internship Benefits – This internship will give the candidate exposure to the wide array of responsibilities that Nebraska’s NRDs manage. It will also give the candidate experience in the varied career opportunities that NRDs can offer. 

Application Process – Please submit a resume with references to Tylr Naprstek, Assistant General Manager, by email to tnaprstek [at] llnrd.org.