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NRDs offer many different career paths related to conservation and natural resources. Many districts also have summer intern programs for college students. Current NRD job openings are listed below. New job openings are posted as soon as they are available so check back often.

Public Relations/Communications Manager - Upper Big Blue NRD, York

Posted Date: 
11/18/2025

The Upper Big Blue NRD located in York, Nebraska, is seeking a full-time Public Relations/Communications Manager. 

The Public Relations/Communications Manager performs administrative work supporting the General Manager, staff and Board of Directors. Serves as the advocate for...See Full Job Description

Summer Internship - Upper Big Blue NRD, York

Posted Date: 
11/12/2025

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...See Full Job Description

Summer Intern - Tri-Basin NRD, Holdrege

Posted Date: 
10/30/2025

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 (...See Full Job Description

Water Resources Technician - Lower Platte North NRD, Wahoo

Posted Date: 
10/20/2025

The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD) in Wahoo, Nebraska, is seeking full-time Water Resources Technician. Full job description is available HERE.

Send...See Full Job Description

General Manager - Twin Platte NRD, North Platte

Posted Date: 
10/17/2025

The Twin Platte NRD located in North Platte, Nebraska, seeks a full-time General Manager. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Directly responsible to the Board of Directors for carrying out policies as established by the board.
  • Recommend and
    • ...See Full Job Description

District Engineer - Lower Platte South NRD, Lincoln

Posted Date: 
10/17/2025

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) is accepting applications for a District Engineer. This position is open until filled, with a first review date of Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at noon. Starting wage is a minimum $110,000, negotiable based on experience.

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Office Manager - Upper Big Blue NRD, York

Posted Date: 
10/16/2025

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District in York is accepting applications for an Office Manager. Primary duties include preparing and maintaining financial statements and records, processing and preparing varied records for payroll, human resource duties, personnel benefits administration...See Full Job Description

BGMA Project Coordinator - Lower Elkhorn NRD, Norfolk

Posted Date: 
10/15/2025

The partners for the Bazile Groundwater Management Area (BGMA) seek applicants for a Project Coordinator. This opportunity is a full time, permanent position that works with partners to implement the goals of the Bazile Groundwater Management Plan, which was established to address...See Full Job Description

Rural Water Manager - Little Blue NRD, Davenport

Posted Date: 
10/08/2025

The Little Blue NRD in Davenport, Nebraska, is accepting applications for a full-time Rural Water Manager. Salary range is $60,000-$70,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Job responsibilities include to oversee operations and management of the Little Blue Public Water...See Full Job Description

Water Quality Technician - Lower Loup NRD, Columbus

Posted Date: 
09/04/2025

The Lower Loup NRD seeks a full-time Water Quality Technician in Columbus, Nebraska.

The Water Quality Technician coordinates water quality & quantity programs, collects soil/water samples, reviews crop nutrient recommendations, performs chemigation checks, data gathering &...See Full Job Description

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