Student Trainee (internships with USDA Farm Service Agency)

USDA Farm Service Agency currently is hiring Student Trainees (interns) under three listings for the agency: Administration, Program Technician and Loan Specialist. The "duty location" for these internships is listed as Northwest Region in the job postings, which includes the state of Nebraska.

Student trainees will perform a variety of duties and receive on-the-job training, with work assignments designed to provide practical application of knowledge and skills. 

Student trainees selected from this announcement may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service, provided that all terms of the Internship Program are met and there are available positions. Conversion is not mandatory or guaranteed and is at agency discretion.

Please note the estimated "end date" of the job in this posting is only a placeholder. The goal is to successfully complete 480 hours of work during the course of the internship.

PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2026.

For questions about these internship opportunities, contact Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency directly at (402) 437-5581.