Human Resources Talent Acquisition Internship (Summer 2026)

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Job Description:

Application Review: March 1st

Application Deadline: March 27th

Onsite Location: Lincoln, NE

Key Responsibilities:

• Support outreach initiatives, such as attending career fairs, networking events, and campus recruitment activities.

• Contribute to social media strategies by creating content for LinkedIn, Facebook, and other platforms to promote job opportunities and employer branding.

• Help coordinate and enhance internship and talent pipeline programs.

• Participate in the onboarding process for new employees, including conducting background checks, drug screens, and collecting new hire paperwork.

• Assist with administrative tasks, including resume screening, scheduling interviews, and tracking recruitment metrics.

• Collaborate with the HR team on special projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications:

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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

• Strong interest in talent acquisition, recruitment, and employer branding.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition.

• Exposure to outreach and employer branding strategies.

• Practical experience with new employee onboarding processes.

• Networking opportunities with HR professionals and state agencies.

• Real-world experience in social media engagement and recruitment marketing.

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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.

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.