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.

These are full-time temporary positions (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 (NRCS).

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
• Majoring in Agriculture or Natural Resources Related Field
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be at least 18 years old

Send a cover letter and resume before Dec.1, 2025, to Tri-Basin NRD General Manager John Thorburn at jthorburn [at] tribasinnrd.org or mail it to:
John Thorburn
Tri-Basin Natural Resources District
1723 Burlington Street
Holdrege, NE 68949

For more informaiton, call the Tri-Basin NRD directly at 1-877-995-6688.