State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.254

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017284 Office of Procurement and Grants Internship (Fall 2025) (Evergreen) (Open)

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

08-15-2025

Job Description:

At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, our mission is clear: helping people live better lives. We are dedicated to serving the residents of Nebraska by providing essential services that promote well-being and improve quality of life. Join our team and be part of an organization committed to making a positive impact on our communities every day.

As a Procurement and Grants Intern with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, you will gain valuable work experience in projects related to contracts and grants. Experience may include federal rules, best practices, developing training, documenting workflows, reviewing procedures, and administrative management of grant and contract portfolios. There may also be opportunities to work with service and commodity procurements.

• Assist with process development.
• Provide funding updates and manage related workflows.
• Develop core item lists, supply chain analysis, contractual terms and conditions, and policy and document organization.
• DHHS offers a fast-paced supportive learning environment while working with a variety of internal and external customers.

You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; data search-engines or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in business, finance, public affairs, or public administration.

Other: Must be currently enrolled in a college or university.

Working Location: Lincoln, NE

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.