Summer Internship - Tri-Basin NRD, Holdrege

The Tri-Basin NRD Summer Internship program employs college students who have an interest in natural resources management. The purpose of the intern program is to provide students a wide range of natural resources-related work experiences. 

Paid Internship. Full-time temporary position (mid-May to mid-August). Working hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (sometimes later in evenings) Monday through Friday. 

Work is mostly, but not exclusively, outdoors. Interns will work with staff from the Tri-Basin NRD and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Job Duties:

• Collect groundwater quality samples
• Assist with invasive plant control efforts
• Data collection and land survey
• Wildlife habitat monitoring
• Irrigation system efficiency testing
• Assist with educational activities
• Assist NRD staff with clerical work, plan documentation

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Enrolled in Accredited College or University
• Agriculture or Natural Resources - Related Major
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be at least 18 years old

Apply:
Mail or email a cover letter and resume before Dec. 1, 2026, to:
John Thorburn
Tri-Basin Natural Resources District
1723 Burlington Street
Holdrege, NE 68949

Phone: 1-877-995-6688
Email: tribasin@tribasinnrd.org