Legislative Services Internship; Summer​/Academic Year 2026-2027

Job Posting

JR Legislative Services Internship (Summer 2026/Academic Year ) (Evergreen) (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$15.000

Job Posting

JR Legislative Services Internship (Summer 2026/Academic Year ) (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On

03-27-2026

Job Description

If you want to build a future in public service, policy making, political science, or legislative research, this internship is your opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a difference.

Step Into the Policy World. Influence Change. Build a Career That Matters.

Are you interested in public policy, legislative work, or understanding how government really operates behind the scenes? If you’re looking for an internship where your work has purpose—and your contributions support real statewide impact—this opportunity is for you.

At DHHS, everything we do is driven by one mission:
Helping People Live Better Lives.

As part of our Office of Legislative Services, you’ll be at the heart of how state policy is shaped, monitored, and implemented. This isn’t a typical internship—you will play an active role in supporting meaningful legislation that affects thousands of Nebraskans.

Application Review:
March 1st

Final date to receive applications:
March 27th

The DHHS Office of Legislative Services is seeking a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented intern to support our work during Nebraska’s legislative cycle. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience in public policy, government operations, and legislative compliance.

Interns will work closely with legislative analysts, policy advisors, and agency leadership to learn how state agencies collaborate with lawmakers, track legislation, and analyze impacts across DHHS divisions.

• Assist with tracking legislation and interim studies throughout the session.
• Monitor and attend legislative hearings to observe policy making in action.
• Maintain and update internal databases used for bill tracking and agency coordination.
• Conduct research on assigned topics or policy areas.
• Support the team in reviewing and monitoring bill implementation across DHHS.
• Coordinate follow‑up information after hearings, including gathering documentation or assisting with summaries.
• This internship is designed for students eager to understand complex government systems, strengthen their research abilities, and contribute to a high‑impact team environment.

Because few internships offer such a direct look at how policy becomes practice.

• Front‑row experience in state government.
• Witness legislative hearings, policy making discussions, and the behind‑the‑scenes processes of the Nebraska Unicameral.
• Meaningful work that supports statewide impact. Your efforts help DHHS better understand, respond to, and implement legislation that affects Nebraskans of all ages and backgrounds.
• Mentorship from policy and legislative experts. You’ll work alongside experienced analysts who are eager to help you grow, learn, and explore your career path.
• Strengthen your résumé for future roles. This internship provides practical skills in research, government operations, compliance, communication, and policy analysis—tools valuable in any public‑sector or advocacy career.
• Explore careers in government, public administration, policy, and law. Whether you plan to attend graduate school, law school, or pursue state government roles, this internship provides a powerful foundation.

Applications Reviewed:
March 1st

Final date to receive applications:
March 27th

Required:

a minimum 20 hours during Legislative Session

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two‑to‑four‑year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two‑to‑four‑year institution).

• Abi…