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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.617

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025052 Student Intern - Learning & Development (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-27-2026

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a motivated and innovative Learning & Development Intern to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in designing, implementing and tracking training and development programs within a state government context. This position has the opportunity to work all year, with increased hours during school breaks if desired. This person will also receive professional development opportunities such as relevant workshops and conferences at no cost.

 

Job Duties:

The successful intern will learn and demonstrate some or all the following duties and responsibilities:

• Set up virtual and in-person classroom events and environments for effective learning experiences.
• Create, prepare, and distribute digital and print materials and L&D marketing emails.
• Contribute to research and development of new/revised training topics.
• Gain hands-on “behind-the-scenes” experience with our Learning Management System (Workday) and other learning software to create and assign learning material.
• Track attendance and grades for classes and pull data for classes from Workday.
• Collaborate with trainers and supervisors to support learners' growth.
• Support L&D trainers with additional administrative duties and special projects as needed.
• Facilitate virtual (Web-Ex) and classroom workshops and/or trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.      

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency.
• Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective marketing.
• Experience using e-learning software and/or learning management systems.

Other: Applicants must be able to work at least 10 hours a week when classes are in session, preferably more. Temporary full-time employment may be available during scheduled school breaks. Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.