The Center for Rural Affairs has no open internship position available at this time. An exciting intern opportunity for Nebraska high school students interested in natural resources and conservation is listed below - act before Dec. 18. 

Student Temporary Employment Program—Summer time job offer!

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking 5 students (in total statewide) to work in NRCS field offices during the summer of 2010. Students with an interest in agriculture and natural resources management are desired. NRCS is seeking primarily graduating high school seniors, but any student at least 16 years of age may apply.

THE JOB: Students would work along side NRCS employees in the planning and layout of conservation practices. Depending on location, this may vary from range practices, to cropland practices, irrigation practices, or wildlife habitat planning. Students could be asked to help with administrative duties or other general tasks needed by the office.

PAY & BENEFITS: Students can work up to 40 hours per week at the hourly rate of $9.57 (2009 pay rate). Students would not receive any benefits, like sick leave or vacation, and are paid for the hours worked. Students would be protected on the job from liability and covered by workman’s’ compensation just like NRCS employees. Students would work at the NRCS office nearest to them, and would need their own transportation for getting to and from work.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and have a valid driver’s license.

START/END DATE: The beginning and end of summer are flexible with the local office. Applications are being accepted until December 18, 2009 (at least postmarked by that date). Applications can be sent by e-mail to Pat.McGrane@ne.usda.gov or paper copy to:
Pat McGrane, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 100 Centennial Mall N., Rm. 152, Lincoln NE 68508-3866. Questions about the job can be e-mailed to Pat or call him at (402) 437-5328.

Internship Program

Every year three to four interns work with the Center for Rural Affairs. Interns are accepted throughout the year and as opportunities, funding sources and good matches between applicants and projects arise. Interns can work on policy, organizing, communications or direct service projects. Recent interns have: 

• Worked with our organizing staff to help build our national, grassroots, activist base
• Worked with our direct service staff on wind energy development in Nebraska
• Worked with our communication and development staff to update our media contacts and undertake a fundraising project
• Worked with our website staff on website development and online action alerts

If you are interested in interning at the Center please submit a resume and short cover letter that addresses what sort of work you are interested in pursuing. Center for Rural Affairs interns receive modest compensation. Send resumes or additional questions to Brian Depew at briand@cfra.org.

For specific, current internship opportunities see this page.

Center for Rural Affairs Workplace

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