The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is seeking an intern for summer 2026. This is a full-time internship (40 hours/week) paying $16-18 per hour. The position will begin in mid-May and run until the start of the fall semester. Dates are flexible. The intern will be located in Upper Big Blue NRD's office in York, Nebraska.

Job duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Installation of soil moisture monitoring equipment at irrigation scheduling demonstrations
• Assist in the collection of ground water samples
• Conduct inspections of irrigation flow meter installations
• Inspection of irrigation equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions will involve exposure to heat, humidity, dust, and pollen. Candidates may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., operate an ATV, and interact with agricultural producers and district staff. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in agriculture, natural resources, or environmental sciences. Employment preference is given to college students with agriculture, agronomy, water sciences, environmental sciences, and natural resources majors.

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, application, and a list of three references to Terry Julesgard at tjulesgard [at] upperbigblue.org or via mail:

Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Attn: Terry Julesgard, Water Department Manager
319 East 25th St.
York, NE  68467

Application deadline is Feb. 27, 2026.

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.