Title:
+YD (Positive Youth Development) Student Intern
Description of Work:
The Nebraska 4-H Youth Development program is committed to offering hands-on, youth-centered educational programs to school-age youth in Nebraska communities.
This position works in partnership with Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development professionals as part of a team of student interns in the 4-H Thrive Lab. Specific responsibilities for +YD Student Interns will include:
- Deliver significant statewide educational programs of the semester (Big Red Summer Academic Camps, Premier Animal Science Event, Premier Communications Event, National Shooting Sports, State 4-H Horse Show, Nebraska State Fair, etc.)
- Complete work related to the priorities of the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development department.
- Participate and assist with Youth Development research.
- 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.
- 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.
What will you get out of it?
+YD Student Interns will engage in real-world, hands-on experiences, while learning about high-quality youth development practices. This is an opportunity to not only develop your own knowledge and teaching skills with in-person and online audiences, but to make a huge impact on the lives of younger students across Nebraska. This is also an opportunity to make your resume stand out with an experience that illustrates you can communicate, care for others, and take on a leadership role.
Qualifications:
Applicants for +YD Student Interns must be enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the time of employment and 18 years old or older.
- All majors are welcome to apply.
- A desire to work with school-age youth is essential; prior knowledge of 4-H or teaching experience is not necessary.
- Applicants should possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
This internship is based in the 4-H Thrive Lab (located in Filley Hall on East Campus) with some travel to program sites within Nebraska. The position pays $14/hour with 35 hours/week between May 27 – August 15, 2025. Possibilities for extending the internship into the following fall and spring semesters exist. Work activities on occasional weekends and/or evenings may be needed. Specific hours per week will be determined upon hire. Preference will be given to students who are available to attend the following priority programs:
- 4-H Thrive Lab, Training for Student Interns (May 27-30, 2025)
- East Campus Discovery Days (June 14, July 12, August 9, 2025)
- Big Red Summer Academic Camps (June 8-13, 2025)
- Premier Animal Science Event (June 17-18, 2025)
- Premier Communications Event (June 19-20, 2025)
- 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships (June 22-27, 2025)
- Nebraska State 4-H Horse Expo (July 12-16, 2025)
- Nebraska State Fair Exhibit Hall Setup (August 6-7, 2025)
Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2025; the position will remain open until all positions are filled. If interested, complete the application form. Upon hiring, interns must be willing to complete the Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Screening and additional screenings requested by program partners.
Additional information regarding Nebraska 4-H can be found PYD Student Employment Opportunities. If you have any questions, contact Saundra Frerichs at sfrerichs3@unl.edu or Jill Lingard at jlingard2@unl.edu.