Nebraska 4-H Youth Development is uniquely positioned to provide undergraduate students with hands-on, real-world experiences in positive youth development. By interning with Nebraska 4-H, student can expect to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth all across Nebraska. Interns develop and deliver significant statewide and county-based educational programs for youth participants in in-person and online settings. Working in partnership with Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development professionals from across the state, interns participate in training and professional development opportunities to ensure a quality educational experience for youth participants. Participating and assisting with research in the area of Youth Development is also a focus area.
The following opportunities are available to students interested in gaining hands-on, real-world experience in positive youth development.
STEM Discovery Initiative Intern
Working in partnership with Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development professionals, a team of STEM Discover Initiative Student Interns in the 4-H Thrive Lab: Advancing Youth Development will:
- Teach educational programs for elementary youth participants in face-to-face afterschool club programs using curriculum related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
- Develop online instructional videos focused upon STEM topics that can be remotely used by youth development professionals and volunteers in out-of-school time settings.
- Complete work related to the priorities of the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development.
- Engage in training and professional development opportunities to learn about the best practices of positive youth development and to ensure a quality educational experience for youth participants.
Interns are hired each semester as openings are available. Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2023 semester.
+YD (Positive Youth Develompent) Intern
Working in partnership with Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development professionals, a team of +YD (Positive Youth Development) Student Interns in the 4-H Thrive Lab: Advancing Youth Development will:
- Deliver significant statewide educational programs of the semester.
- Complete work related to the priorities of the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development department.
- Participate and assist with Youth Development research.
- Engage in training and professional development opportunities to learn about the best practices of positive youth development and to ensure a quality educational experience for youth participants.
Interns are hired each semester as openings are available. Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2023 semester.
Additional Opportunities
Hiring times vary.
STEM CARES Nebraska 4-H Summer Camp Nebraska Extension Summer Internships Calibraska Internships