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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.

Receptionist/Secretary - Lower Platte South NRD, Lincoln

Posted Date: 
06/10/2026

Position Summary

Under the general supervision and direction of the Administration & Finance Manager, this position provides comprehensive secretarial and office support. Responsibilities include reception and telephone operations, skilled word processing, scheduling meetings and...See Full Job Description

Data Entry Clerk - Tri-Basin NRD, Holdrege

Posted Date: 
06/05/2026

The Tri-Basin NRD seeks a full-time Data Entry Clerk at their office in Holdrege, Nebraska. 

Skills needed include typing, filing, and general office duties. Ag, legal, or real estate background helpful. Position includes generours benefits package. Link to Full Job Description...See Full Job Description

Secretary - Lower Loup NRD, Spalding

Posted Date: 
05/29/2026

The Lower Loup NRD is seeking a full-time secretary in Spalding, Nebraska. 

The secretary primarily performs receptionist and office clerical duties. This position has a $22/hr base salary with full benefits (full employee, partial employee) including health, dental, life insurance...See Full Job Description

Administrative Secretary - Lower Loup NRD, Ord

Posted Date: 
04/27/2026

The Lower Loup NRD seeks a full-time Administrative Secretary. This position is located in Ord, Nebraska.

The Administrative Secretary is responsible for District finances, including payroll, financial audits, personnel records, and insurance administration. Must be detail oriented...See Full Job Description

Office Assistant - Central Platte NRD, Grand Island

Posted Date: 
04/21/2026

The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is accepting applications for an Office Assistant located in Grand Island. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Duties include receiving and directing office calls and assistance with the...See Full Job Description

District Engineer - Lower Platte South NRD, Lincoln

Posted Date: 
03/29/2026

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) is accepting applications for a full-time District Engineer. This position will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Salary is negotiable based on experience. This position is open until filled, with a first review date of Thursday, April...See Full Job Description

Water Resources Protection Coordinator - Lower Big Blue NRD, Beatrice

Posted Date: 
03/19/2026

The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) located in Beatrice, Nebraska, is hiring a full-time, three year term position Water Resources Protection Coordinator.

General Responsibilities
The Water Resources Protection Coordinator will work out of the...See Full Job Description

Office Clerk - Lower Big Blue NRD, Beatrice

Posted Date: 
03/13/2026

The Lower Big Blue NRD seeks candidates for a part-time office clerk at the Beatrice USDA-NRCS office.

Skills needed include typing, filing and general office tasks. An agriculture, legal, or real estate background is helpful. 

To apply, send resumes to e-mail to Lower Big...See Full Job Description

Agronomist - Lower Loup NRD, Ord

Posted Date: 
03/02/2026

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) is accepting applications for an Agronomist lcoated in Ord, Nebraska. This position involves working with agricultural producers to obtain on-field data associated with growth and development of corn and soybeans, and water resources...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