Six paid internship opportunities are now open for application through the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), placing students in Lincoln, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. and Denver starting in May 2027. Each position pairs a student directly with NCB or one of its cooperator partner organizations for hands-on, real-world work across the corn and red meat industry.
Four internships run for the summer with partner organizations based outside Nebraska. The remaining two are yearlong positions hosted directly by Nebraska Corn in Lincoln.
2027-2028 Internship Opportunities:
Communications and Event Management Internship
Host: Nebraska Corn
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Duration: Summer 2027 and/or 2027-2028 School Year
Research and Demand Internship
Host: Nebraska Corn Board
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Duration: Summer 2027 and/or 2027-2028 School Year
Communications Internship
Host: National Corn Growers Association
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Duration: Summer 2027
Public Policy and Analysis Internship
Host: National Corn Growers Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duration: Summer 2027
Event Management Internship
Host: U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duration: Summer 2027
Promotion and International Relations Internship
Host: U.S. Meat Export Federation
Location: Denver, Colorado
Duration: Summer 2027
“These internships give students real experience across the corn industry, from communications and policy to trade and international relations. Every year we see interns come in eager to learn and leave with a genuine understanding of what this industry does for Nebraska,” said Andy Groskopf, chairman of NCB. “We’re glad to keep offering these opportunities, and we look forward to meeting the next group of successful interns.”
Internships are open to all college students, with preference given to those enrolled in Nebraska colleges or universities. Apply online at nebraskacorn.gov/internships by Friday, October 9, 2026.
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