Intern Position Title: Welcoming Plan Intern
Description
- Intern will learn how Welcoming work is being done in Lincoln
- Intern will assist Welcoming Communities Coordinator with the New Nebraskans Book Project by collecting, recording, and transcribing the stories of immigrants and refugees in Lincoln
- Intern may connect with potential contributors to provide information about the book project and invite participation
- Intern will assist with community events that cultivate relationships with contributors and potential contributors to advance the book project
Expected skills to be gained through this experience:
- Students will learn about the work of the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan
- New American communities in Lincoln
- First person narrative writing
Qualifications:
- Google suite and Microsoft office proficiency
- Time management and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work with integrity under minimal supervision
- Excellent communications skills
You might be a great for this internship if
- You are interested in learning about the structure and strategies of supporting New Americans in Lincoln
- You are a naturally organized self-starter
- You are dedicated to completing projects with excellence
Expected Schedule: Average of 5 hours per week for 10 weeks. Most of the work will be project-based and can be done based on the intern's availability. Some meetings will be required but the scheduling of these meetings will be flexible.
Better Living Foster Care & Family Services
Intern Position Title: Community Resource Coordination Intern
Description: The project for this intern would entail updating a statewide resource guide utilized by direct support staff while working with Better Living clients and enhancing our database and communication of these resources to the employees.
Task will include
- Researching available human service resources in the 93 counties of Nebraska
- Organizing a data base of all current and new resources
- Development of a quarterly resource news letter for all Better Living Employees
- Participation in our Community Resource Workgroup
- Developing highlights for regular communication of available resource in different service area
- Be the point of contact for employees to suggest new resources for the data base
Expected skills to be gained through this experience:
- Develop their knowledge of the resources available to individuals throughout the state of Nebraska to assist anyone while working in the human services field.
- Gain experience working with an employee led work group to assist in the development, organization, and communication of our community resource guide.
- Research and communication skills
Qualifications:
- Organization skills
- Oral communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Research skills
Expected Schedule: We will work with the intern to develop a schedule to meet their internship hours that works well for them. The expectation would be for the intern to complete their hours on the days of Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8 to 5. There would be no required hours outside of the normal business day for our intern. 5-10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
School of Global Integrative Studies
Intern Position Title: Museum Intern in the Eloise Kruger Gallery of Miniatures
Description: To assist with the cataloguing, photography, 3d digitization and conservation of the Kruger Collection miniatures and library. https://krugercollection.unl.edu.
The collection consists of more than 20,000 objects out of which we have catalogued only about 2500. The interns will assist with all the processes of cataloguing objects. Doing data entry, photography and learn how to create 360 image scans for the creation of a virtual museum. The interns will also be introduced on how to design and possibly create a miniature exhibit along with participating on a gallery opening. For this fall, the E. N. Thomson series speaker is the renowned author Amy Tan. The gallery will focus on creating themed dioramas featuring her work and the interns will participate in all stages of this exhibit up to the opening. They will also get to meet the author and receive signed book copies.
Expected skills to be gained through this experience: Organization
- Planning
- Technical skills development (such as data entry, 3D digitization)
- Time management
- Teamwork
Focus on museum artifact conservation
- Basic preservation, including proper handling and storage)
- Cataloguing
- Documentation procedures
- Gallery exhibits and exhibit design
- Photogrammetry and portfolio development
- Experience from inception to implementation of an exhibit for a diverse audience
Beyond transferable skills it will be an asset in their CV in the event that they are interested in professional placement in galleries, museums or similar settings. Also, of interest to architects, interior design majors, graphic design, story tellers, AI enthusiasts, history buffs and miniature enthusiasts. This work requires attention to detail, methodical analysis and specialized handling of small objects, archival books, papers and photographs.
Qualifications:
- Be able to multitask
- Flexible with the assigned daily tasks
- Work well with others is a must
- While independent thinking is encouraged, following directions is critical
- Handling of objects is critical to their safekeeping, curation and preservation
- Be able to pay attention to detail
- Exercise caution while working and
- Always follow oral and written directions for the artifact handling
Expected work schedule: Hours are flexible, and we can work around students class schedule. Once the schedule for the internship is solidified, the students will be expected to attend without interruption. If any changes in schedule are required after that, the student needs to obtain prior approval. The students are expected to intern during regular business hours of 8am-3pm. Approximately 10 hours per week or 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: Textile Collections Intern
Description: Interns in the IQM collections department will work with the world's largest publicly held collection of quilts and other textiles. Each day looks a little different-- organizing collections storage spaces, accessioning new acquisitions into the collection, condition reporting loaned objects, helping to prepare for exhibitions, participating in preventative conservation of historic textiles, and many other projects.
Interns will work primarily with collections staff, other students, and collections volunteers, but will also have the opportunity to interact with other IQM staff, guests, and visitors of all ages. No prior knowledge of or experience with textiles, quilting, sewing, or museums is necessary for this position-- just willingness to learn!
Expected skills to be gained through this experience: Interns at IQM can expect to gain the following skills:
- Experience in care and conservation of historic and contemporary textiles
- Experience in handling historic and art textiles
- Experience working with individuals of all ages and ability levels
- Learning to identify patterns, fibers, and fabrics by sight
- Learning textile conservation stitches
- Assisting with preparation, installation, and lighting of large-scale museum exhibitions
Qualifications: n/a
Expected schedule: Any events outside of regular work hours (9-4 M-F) will be optional, but interns are always welcome to attend. 5-15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
University of Nebraska College of Law
Intern Position Title: Peace+Civility Program Intern
Description: The College of Law trains law students to become lawyers and leaders who disagree respectfully. The ability to express and hear differing opinions is needed now more than ever. During the fall semester, primarily leading up to the November 5 election, the College of Law will provide programming opportunities and discussions and create content to help students understand the importance is respectful disagreement. College of Law faculty and administrators and other specialists from across campus will provide their expertise.
The intern will support the development and implementation of the program, including:
- Maintaining a calendar or record of all associated programming and events
- Helping to brainstorm and develop content
- Promoting programs and sharing content with student organizations and departments across campus via email
- Identifying potential campus partners
What skills will be gained from this experience:
- Writing, editing and promotional skills
- How to use Excel and/or Outlook for recording keeping and calendar tracking
- Work collaboratively with a team to generate ideas for programming and content, as well as promotional strategies
- Develop relationships with experts on campus
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with student life and/or organizations on campus
- Experience with brainstorming ideas for an event/program or have been exposed to an event planning process in some way
- Have an interest in the law, politics, or related topics
- Comfortable writing and corresponding via email
Expected Schedule: 5-10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: SNAP Outreach & Education Intern
Description: Goal: To learn more about food insecurity in our community, specifically within the UNL student population, and create relationship-building avenues. On-campus collaboration and assist in brainstorming and testing what channels of outreach work best to reach students. This internship will help build the foundation for other interns to build a pilot that will be replicated in other colleges and universities across our 16-county service area.
Tasks:
- Meet the Food Bank staff and engage specifically with SNAP Outreach Coordinators
- Research student population SNAP knowledge and UNL staff knowledge
- Populate database to keep research up to date and available to Food Bank Staff (Google Drive)
- Research avenues for sharing SNAP information and potentially create sign-up opportunities in and around campus
- Create listening opportunities to understand the needs and barriers for students to apply for SNAP benefits
- Communicate and create relationships with existing campus groups and organizations to listen to needs regarding food insecurity
- Create report sharing your experiences with the Food Bank of Lincoln
- Assist in creating marketing materials and social media posts for UNL's student population
Expected skills to be gained from this experience:
- The student will learn about the Food Bank of Lincoln and better understand nonprofit work in our community.
- The student will learn about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) process and barriers to applying for federal assistance, mostly for the student population.
- This internship will strengthen the student's ability to listen and connect with other students while exploring the student SNAP support structure at UNL.
- Outreach and communication skills are a large part of our world. Students will get the opportunity to learn from SNAP Outreach Coordinators how to interact with community members of all kinds, ages, cultures, disabilities, and mental abilities.
Qualifications:
- Not afraid to ask questions, explore opportunities
- Be creative in digging into SNAP barriers that exist on campus
- Bilingual is a plus but not required
- Nonprofit or volunteer experience is helpful
- Comfortable with listening and sharing personal experiences with university students, faculty, and staff
- Comfortable with speaking and engaging with groups about sensitive topics
- Transportation is key as students will travel to outreach locations with our SNAP staff to better understand the SNAP application process
Expected Schedule: Approximately 6 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: Social Media Intern
Description: Our goal is to improve our social media, we currently utilize Facebook & Instagram. Lighthouses Instagram, when started was primarily a way for staff to communicate to youth when we will be closed (events, field trips, breaks, snow days, etc.). We would like to maintain this option of communicating these closures but also add in additional content that would allow someone to view our Instagram & have a good idea of what Lighthouse is, what services we provide, and events/programs we have happening. Facebook is primarily for the community, parents & donors. We do post days that we are closed there but highlighting events, volunteers, etc. is something we'd like to do more of/have it be more consistent. We would love for both platforms to have engaging content.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Experience with running social media accounts
- The opportunity to share their insights on what content is performing well, different ideas they have & teach our staff how to best use these pages.
- The opportunity to interact with middle & high school youth from various backgrounds
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Facebook & Instagram
- Experience in photography (videography not required but would be great!)
- Experience working with youth is encouraged but not required
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to work with a team
Expected schedule: Our hours are 2-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday & 2-7 p.m. on Fridays, hours are flexible within these time frames, but certain events/programs may require the student to be present. These dates & times will be communicated in advance to allow for proper scheduling. 5-10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: After-School Program Intern
Description: The goal of this internship is to build relationships with middle & high school aged youth, as well as hosting a program that you will plan, implement & then review with staff. Students will spend time with our youth playing games, engaging in meaningful conversation & assisting with programming such as art club, social-emotional learning & more.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
• Verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to develop rapport with staff and youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to establish healthy boundaries with youth.
• Ability to positively resolve conflicts.
• Ability to lead a group of youth in programming.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate has experience working with youth or is pursuing a degree in a youth related field.
- The ideal candidate has a strong desire to build relationships with youth and values education.
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter, willing to start conversations with youth.
- The ideal candidate can work well in a team, with staff.
Expected schedule: Our hours are 2-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday & 2-7 p.m. on Fridays, students will schedule days/times that work best for them, typically the same days & times every week. Certain events/programs may require the student to be present. These dates & times will be communicated in advance to allow for proper scheduling. 5-15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: Recreation Intern
Description: The goal of this internship is to build relationships with middle & high school aged youth, as well as hosting a sports/recreation program that you will plan, implement & then review with staff. Students will spend time with our youth playing games, engaging in meaningful conversation & assisting with recreational programming such as basketball, volleyball & other group sports.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Verbal communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Ability to develop rapport with staff and youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to establish healthy boundaries with youth.
- Ability to positively resolve conflicts.
- Ability to lead a group of youth in programming.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate has experience working with youth or is pursuing a degree in a youth related field.
- The ideal candidate has experience coaching sports.
- The ideal candidate has a strong desire to build relationships with youth and values education.
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter, willing to start conversations with youth.
- The ideal candidate can work well in a team, with both programming & recreation staff.
Expected schedule: Our hours are 2-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday & 2-7 p.m. on Fridays, students will schedule days/times that work best for them, typically the same days & times every week. Certain events/programs may require the student to be present. These dates & times will be communicated in advance to allow for proper scheduling. 5-15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
BLIXT ARTS LAB (BLIXT Locally Grown)
Intern Position Title: Arts Event and Admin Intern
Description: We are looking for an intern who has an interest in arts and culture! Areas of responsibility include:
- Processing audience surveys from our original productions Foster and Not Too Far Distant. We receive hundreds of surveys from our performances across the state, and the results will be sent to the Department of Defense. This is an exciting opportunity to measure some of the impact of these experiences.
- Assisting with event planning for First Friday events. Help our board members with fun, creative First Friday events for the community. This is a relatively new area for us, so there is lots of room for input and trying new things.
- Assisting with nonprofit administration tasks, including preparing for board meetings and grant applications/reports. This is another area of need, as running a nonprofit comes with lots of admin tasks. This is a great opportunity to get a good insight into nonprofit management and grant writing.
- Social media and videography work. We would love some help with our social media, which is currently run by our board members. We have a great social media history, so there is lots of opportunity for fun work, highlighting the many exciting projects BLIXT works on. We are also looking to capture some more work on video, especially our after-school club work.
- Assist with our education program that offers creative after-school clubs. We have a group of interns who lead our after-school programs, so this is another great area to get experience in the management of such a program, and/or to participate as a club leader.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Measuring data and reporting it in a compelling way
- Event planning
- Social media
- Videography
- Nonprofit administration
- Grant writing and reporting
- Educational work in our after-school clubs
Qualifications: We are looking for students who are:
- Excited about learning
- Willing to try new things
- Work as part of a team
- Show initiative
- Able to work both in a team and independently
- Bring a sense of fun to their work
- Have an interest in the arts
Expected schedule: We have a lot of flexibility for this internship, but it would be great to have a student who was available for occasional evening work, as our events and board meetings take place in the evening. 10-15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Nebraska Department of Transportation
Intern Position Title: Project Coordinator – Nebraska Department of Transportation Buckle Up Phone Down Initiative
Description: NDOT needs you to help make a difference across the state! As the project coordinator for the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative, you will help promote NDOT's initiative to high schools and have them become Buckle Up Phone Down schools. Additionally, you will plan for the Buckle Up Phone Down to engage teenage drivers at the Nebraska High School Volleyball Championships.
- Promote Buckle Up Phone Down initiative to high schools across the state via email and social media
- Manage school outreach and communication with Buckle Up Phone Down schools
- Create strategy and engagement plan with schools and individuals at state championships booth
- Track school participation and booth analytics in excel
Expected skills to be learn from this experience: The successful candidate will gain experience in
- Writing and editing skills for effective promotional strategy
- How to use excel and build a google map for statistical analysis
- How to effectively communicate to conduct in-person marketing
- Understanding how to project management a marketing campaign using state and federal funding
Qualifications:
- Be confident in their communications skills, especially in writing and speaking
- Enjoy finding new marketing ideas and booth designs
- Previous experience with promotions and marketing is beneficial
Expected schedule: The intern will be required to be on-site at the NSAA Volleyball Championships in Lincoln for at least 3 hours on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8. Approximately 6 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln
Intern Position Title: Construction and Event Intern
Description:
The overarching goal of our organization is to bring people together to build affordable housing for those in our communities. To help achieve that, this internship position will primarily consist of assisting in the construction department, all while learning the ways a nonprofit organization runs. The intern can expect to help estimate and purchase materials, write timelines for projects happening during that time, participate in events, and work with volunteers.
Expected skills to be gained through this experience:
In the construction department, the intern will assist in
- Project management
- Hands on construction
- Estimating
- Purchasing
Additionally, the intern will also get the opportunity to work with other staff and learn
- Budgeting
- Accounting
- Teaching
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Event coordination
Working for a nonprofit means they can be flexible and can take up various tasks that come from different fields. As a result, the intern will develop many great skills outside of their major focus.
Qualifications:
- Communication
- Computer skills.
- Flexible
- Work with a team
- Driver’s license is required
Other skills not necessary but welcomed would be
- Basic construction
- Marketing skills
- Project management
- Financial (budgeting, purchasing, etc.) experience
Expected Schedule: 10-15 hours per week for 10 weeks
Intern Position Title: Assistant Facilitator
Description: An intern's main goal would be to supervise and support young people as they engage in Democratic Self Directed Learning. What this looks like depends on the day and the activity. Generally speaking, facilitators supervise kids playing and kids working on projects. This can be very passive, simply observing and providing help when asked, or it can be more active, as in participating in a game like chess or tag or actively working alongside a kid as they work on projects like painting a canvas or researching wolves.
Interns can also create lesson plans and teach them during a time of day we call Open Time. During Open Time, young people are free to choose how they spend their time. Anyone in the community, a child or an adult, can put on what we call 'seminars'. This is a lesson or pre planned activity. For instance, last year we had a young person teach a fantasy map drawing lesson. We've had kids conduct slime demonstrations, tarot reading, chemistry experiments and lead field trips into the community. If an intern is interested in teaching something they were passionate about, or they are wanting to gain experience with lesson planning and execution, this could be a wonderful opportunity for them.
Interns can also observe and start to help young people in our conflict resolutions practices. This looks like acting as a mediator when conflict arises and helping kids share their experiences, listen to one another, and work towards repair or collaborate on some kind of resolution.
Wild Learning is a dynamic learning space, there are many different kinds of learning opportunities for everyone. Interns can expect to have a lot of autonomy and shape this internship to fit their needs, goals and passions.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Interns can experience first hand unconventional education practices and conflict resolution practices
- Our internship program would allow college students to gain much needed experience in areas that are often overlooked like the importance of children's autonomy, community building and fostering healthy relationships
- Learn important aspects of supporting people's creativity and environmental education
Qualifications: Our ideal candidate
- Is engaged in or curious about education, conflict resolution and community building.
- Loves working with kids and has a strong sense that children deserve respect and care.
- Has some experience working with children. These experiences can range from babysitting, to working at summer camps, to volunteering at schools. But we would love to welcome someone who is looking to gain experience working with kids due to their interest in education.
- Has strong communication skills. This looks like communicating in a respectful and timely manner and asking for help or clarification when needed. We also love feedback.
- Provide extra help to the facilitators and add new perspectives and ideas to our community. College students are actively engaged in academic studies and therefore can share new research and provide generative insights and critiques.
- Feels comfortable with sharing their observations and opinions.
Expected schedule: Our operating hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We are extremely flexible and would be happy to work around whatever schedule best fits the intern's schedule. We understand they are busy with classes, jobs and other commitments. We want this internship to fit easily into their week and not interfere with their class schedule. Approximately 8-10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Intern Position Title: Marketing and Events Intern
Description: Key Responsibilities:
- Event Planning: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of events, including but not limited to fundraisers, community outreach events, and youth programs.
- Marketing Campaigns: Support the development and implementation of marketing campaigns to promote Boys and Girls Club programs, events, and initiatives.
- Content Creation: Work closely with the Director of Development & Marketing to create engaging content for social media channels, website, and other marketing materials.
- Creative Skills: Assist with designs for flyers, posters, and digital assets for marketing purposes. Take photos of club programs to help accurately portray our organization in marketing materials.
- Community Outreach: Collaborate with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to promote Boys and Girls Club activities and events.
- Data Analysis: Assist in collecting and analyzing data to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts and track donor gifts.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Creative thinking skills with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
- Proficiency and familiarity with Canva for design.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for working with children and supporting community-based organizations.
- Time management and organization.
- Problem-solving and adaptability.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in marketing, communications, event planning, Advertising and Public Relations, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
- Familiarity with social media content creation and graphic design.
- Passion for working with children and supporting community-based organizations.
Expected schedule: The intern will work from our Administrative office (620 N. 48th St. Ste. 101.) under our Director of Development and Marketing, but will also occasionally visit our sites at Park Middle School and North Star High School. There will be one big fundraising event that they will attend called "Casino Night" in the fall. 10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Sunday Farmers Market at College View
Intern Position Title: Social Media and Marketing Intern
Goals:
- Increase social media reach and engagement.
- Enhance the market's online presence.
- Promote market events and vendors.
Tasks:
- Develop and implement targeted social media campaigns.
- Create and schedule engaging content (posts, stories, live videos).
- Analyze social media metrics to track progress and adjust strategies.
- Collaborate with vendors to highlight their products and stories.
- Assist in writing and distributing the market's email newsletter
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Graphic design and visual communication.
- Video production and editing.
- Branding and marketing design.
- Use of design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
- Project management and teamwork.
- Social media strategy and management.
- Content creation and digital marketing.
- Analytics and performance tracking.
- Communication and collaboration with vendors and team members.
Qualifications:
- Some experience in graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Basic video editing skills.
- Creative mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Interest in visual storytelling and community engagement.
Expected schedule: The Intern will need to be available on most Sunday's from 9am-2pm. 10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: Sustainability and Market Research Intern
Description: Goals:
- Support and enhance the market's sustainability efforts.
- Conduct research on local trends and services.
- Educate the community on sustainable practices.
Tasks:
- Research and develop sustainability initiatives (zero-waste campaigns, composting programs).
- Create educational content about recycling, composting, and sustainable living.
- Conduct consumer research and analyze market trends.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve market operations.
- Collaborate with local organizations on sustainability projects.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Sustainability practices and environmental education.
- Research and data analysis
- Project development and implementation.
- Community outreach and engagement.
- Collaboration with stakeholders and local organizations.
Qualifications:
- Interest in sustainability and environmental issues.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to create educational content.
- Good organizational and project management skills.
- Passion for community service and local markets.
Expected schedule: The intern will be expected to attend most Sunday's from 9am - 2pm. Bi-weekly meetings will also be required and scheduled according to availability. 10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Intern Position Title: Volunteer Engagement and Marketing Intern
Description: As a Volunteer Engagement and Marketing Intern, you will collaborate with our marketing and event team primarily on three community fundraising events and one extended community volunteering opportunity: Celebrity Bartending Event (November), Small Business Saturday (November 25), #GivingTuesday (December 3), and Season of Service (November through December). While you do not need to be present at the events that fall outside your scheduled hours, your role will help assist with the marketing of these events, including the creation of the content calendar, brainstorming marketing strategies, content creation, as well as with coordinating volunteer opportunities and volunteers. Your insightful contribution will help to create successful experiences for volunteers, donors, and corporate partners while at the same time, improve lives and advance United Way's mission.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Organization skills
- Project management
- Creative development
- Training/Coaching volunteers
- Building a content calendar that meets organizations priorities
Qualifications:
- Somewhat comfortable with graphic design tools (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite)
- Organized
- Able to communicate clearly
Expected schedule: 10-15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Intern Position Title: Lancaster Connected Collaborative Assistant
Description: Lancaster Connected is a Community Collaborative focused on safe children and strong families. The mission of the collaborative is to support families through a prevention network of connected community resources to ensure all families have the opportunities they need to raise healthy and thriving children. Utilizing a Collective Impact approach, our collaborative seeks to build public-private partnerships that can lead to transformational change in our community for children and families. Through Lancaster Connected, we are able to bring together diverse organizations and partners to address issues impacting children, youth and families in a way that is too complex for any one agency to solve on its own. We seek to build connections, improve communication and coordination and reduce duplication of efforts. United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County services as the backbone agency for the work of Lancaster Connected.
As an assistant you would be coordinating with members of the collaborative to set up and facilitate meetings, create documents, organize contact information, and prepare grant reports.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
- Organization skills
- Project management
- Grant reporting
- Management
- Community convening
- Collective impact
- Problem solving
Qualifications:
- Organized
- Able to communicate clearly
- Ability to work independently
Expected schedule: 10-15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Asian Community & Cultural Center
Intern Position Title: Youth Program Intern
Description: The goals of the ACCC Youth Program are: 1) Give immigrant and refugee youth opportunities to build relationships with trusted adults; 2) Provide a safe space to express cultural values and traditions and reflect on what culture means; 3) Provide spaces for immigrant and refugee youth to build community with other immigrants from their culture.
Duties & Skills:
- Participate in implementing after school and during school programs for middle school and high school immigrant youth.
- Engage with youth in prosocial, culturally-sensitive activities and build positive mentor relationships.
- Support Youth Coordinators by assisting with youth program curriculum development, activity planning, field trips, guest speakers and end-of-semester showcase events.
- Attend and successfully complete all required training programs, staff meetings and complete all related assignments in a timely manner.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of hours, work performed, and outcomes in weekly check-ins and a written report to the supervisor at the completion of project or time served.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience: At the Asian Center, students will gain experience with
- Interacting with a wide variety of cultures from around the world through our staff and clients.
- Time management
- Program development
- Communication
- Research
- Professional writing
- Networking
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Qualifications: The ideal candidate
- Has experience working with youth and/or New Americans before
- Has an interest in working with youth and/or New Americans
- Is required to complete a background check as soon as possible, both for the Asian Center and for LPS to enter the schools. We will work with them to navigate the background check process.
Expected schedule:
Approximately 8-12 hours per week for 10 weeks; must be available during some of the youth program times, usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons (3-5pm), Wednesday mornings (10-11am), and Thursday afternoons (1-2pm); school breaks will be time off. The Intern should also attend the weekly Youth Staff meetings on Tuesdays 12:45 - 1:45pm if possible (All times are subject to change).
Intern Position Title: Career Ladder Intern
Description: The goals of the Career Ladder Program are: To conduct policy research and provide programmatic support for CareerLadder, a newly launching nonprofit under the Asian Center that serves skilled immigrant professionals seeking to use their professional education and experience in their fields from abroad in Nebraska.
Duties & Skills:
- Provide support in researching, summarizing, and analyzing policies related to skilled immigrant integration and licensure both locally and nationally; provide analysis and briefings for CareerLadder staff
- Support policy outreach efforts and coordination as needed with external organizations
- Provide research support for CareerLadder Resource Hub including finding resources, taking notes during interviews and focus groups, and collaborating in the design and planning process with other team members
- Attend and successfully complete all required training programs, staff meetings, and complete all related assignments in a timely manner
- Help take notes at meetings as needed (rarely)
Expected skills to be learn from this experience: At the Asian Center, students will gain experience with
- Interacting with a wide variety of cultures from around the world through our staff and clients.
- Time management
- Program development
- Communication
- Research
- Professional writing
- Networking
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Qualifications:
- Some experience with research and professional writing
- Have an interest in research and helping skilled immigrant professionals.
Expected schedule: Youth Program Intern Period:
Approximately 8-10 hours per week for 10 weeks, mostly independent work online. Basic weekly schedule to be provided; school breaks will be time off. The Intern will attend one weekly 30 minute meeting with their direct supervisor virtually, and one monthly 30 minute meeting with their site supervisor. All other tasks can be completed either in the office or from home online.
Mongabay Kids, the education program of mongabay.org
Intern Position Title: Environmental Design and Multimedia Intern
Description: Mongabay Kids is a leading environmental education platform dedicated to inspiring and educating young minds about the importance of environmental conservation. We are looking for creative and passionate interns in various multimedia and design disciplines to help us elevate our content and drive awareness of environmental issues among the younger generation. As an intern, you will work closely with our team and play a crucial role in creating visually engaging and educational content that promotes a love for the planet and encourages positive environmental actions. Mongabay Kids wants to expand readership and create award-winning content and outreach programs to engage youth in informal science learning.
Expected skills to be learn from this experience:
Publication Design:
- Design and layout educational publications, including e-books, brochures, and magazines, to ensure they are visually appealing and engaging for young readers.
- Collaborate with writers and editors to create publication materials that effectively communicate environmental messages.
- Ensure that the design is consistent with the Mongabay Kids brand.
- Comic Design for Science Literacy:
- Create educational comics that simplify and illustrate complex scientific concepts related to the environment.
- Collaborate with writers to transform scientific information into engaging and visually appealing comics.
- Ensure that the comics are informative and entertaining to enhance science literacy among young readers.
Graphic Design and Illustration:
- Create captivating, age-appropriate visuals and illustrations to accompany articles, educational materials, and publications.
- Design infographics, posters, and interactive visuals to simplify complex environmental concepts. Work with a professional designer to create compelling educational content.
Web Design:
- Collaborate to enhance the Mongabay Kids website, ensuring a user-friendly and visually appealing experience.
- Optimize web design for mobile devices and SEO. Learn basic web design practices in a real-world scenario.
Motion Graphics and Video Editing:
- Produce informative and engaging motion graphics and videos for environmental stories, reports, and educational content.
- Edit and enhance existing video content to make it more appealing to young audiences. Learn the basic tools of video content creation.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for environmental conservation and a passion for educating and inspiring young minds.
- Basic knowledge in relevant design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, ProCreate, web design tools).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to problem-solving and project management.
Expected schedule: Availability between the hours of 2:00p to 5:00p for 1 hour daily is required. 10-15 hours per week for 10 weeks
Location: Woods Art Building on UNL city campus for at least 75% of the worked hours required.