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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.

Assistant General Manager - Lower Platte South NRD, Lincoln

Posted Date: 
12/30/2025

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Assistant General Manager. This full-time, exempt position assists the General Manager in the day-to-day administration and operations of the District, including staff supervision, program...See Full Job Description

Interns - Lower Big Blue NRD, Beatrice

Posted Date: 
12/18/2025

The Lower Big Blue NRD in Beatrice, Nebraska, is seeking summer employees as well as offering internships.

Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing, recreation area maintenance, vehicle maintenance, tree planting, and other other outdoor tasks.

Applicants must be at least...See Full Job Description

Rural Water Manager - Little Blue NRD, Davenport

Posted Date: 
12/04/2025

The Little Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) in Davenport, Nebraska, is accepting applications for a full-time Rural Water Manager.

Job responsibilities include to oversee operations and management of the Little Blue Public Water Project. Secondary job duties will be to assist...See Full Job Description

Intern - Lower Loup NRD, Ord

Posted Date: 
12/02/2025

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...See Full Job Description

Water Resources Intern - Lower Loup NRD, Fullerton

Posted Date: 
12/02/2025

Job Title: Water Resources Technician Temporary Full Time
Location: Fullerton, Nebraska
Compensation: $16/hour

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District is proud to be a vital part of Nebraska’s network of 23 Natural...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. Starting wage is a minimum $110,000, negotiable based on experience.

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the...See Full Job Description

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