American Center Internship Program

Position: American Job Center Internship Program
Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Blanket requisition
Job Number:
Department: Mayor's Department
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 12:00 AM Central

Job Posting Information
The American Job Center (AJC) is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals ages 16-24 to join our AJC Internship Program. Interns will gain hands-on experience in the local workforce, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop professional skills that will prepare them for future careers. We encourage those who are eager to get first-time work experience, individuals with justice-involved backgrounds, or anyone who may be facing an obstacle to employment to apply.

Internships are typically 30 hours per week and last around eight weeks.

Example Responsibilities:

• Assist department staff with day-to-day tasks and projects
• Conduct research and compile reports
• Support community programs, facilities, or events
• Participate in team meetings and/or peer workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Individuals ages 16-24
• Interest in public service and/or career exploration
• Willing to learn excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Professional attitude and punctuality

Benefits:

• Valuable hands-on experience
• Networking opportunities
• Mentorship and career development guidance
• $200 completion incentive
• Free polo and t-shirt

Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.
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This internship program is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a federal grant program administered by the American Job Center. The following questions about your background, challenges, and interests will help determine your eligibility for the program.

• Acknowledge

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Which potential career pathways interest you? For example, healthcare, manufacturing, office administration, transportation, IT, etc.
03

What is your date of birth?
04

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently attending school?

• Currently in high school
• Graduated high school, not attending college
• Currently in college
• Graduated college
• Not enrolled in school

06

If you are in school, what school are you attending?
07

Have you or your family received payments from any of the following public assistance programs in the past six (6) months?

• General Assistance (GA)
• Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
• CEDARS Youth Services
• Free or Reduced Lunch
• Other
• None

08

If you selected other, list programs here.
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Are you an English Language Learner (ELL)?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you experiencing Homelessness? Individuals are considered homeless if: you are sharing the housing of other people due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; you are living in a motel, hotel, trailer park, or campground due to the lack of an adequate alternative; you are living in an emergency or transitional shelter; you are awaiting foster care placement;

you are living in a car, park, public space, abandoned building, substandard housing, bus or train station, or a similar setting; or you are a runaway.

• Yes
• No

11

Are you experiencing any of the following situations?

• Currently in foster care
• An individual who aged out of the foster care system
• Age 16 and left foster care for kinship guardianship or adoption
• Eligible for assistance under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
• In an out-of-home place
• None

12

Are you pregnant or parenting?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have a mental or physical disability?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have any work history?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you been fired in the last 6 calendar months?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you worked for the same employer for longer than 3 consecutive months in the past 2 years?

• Yes
• No

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17. What is your shirt size? Available sizes: women's XS-4X, men's XS-4X
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Please complete the O
* NET Interest Profiler here (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and upload your results to this attachments section of this application.

• Done!

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We will review all applicant resumes as the first step in the screening process. Please make sure to attach your updated resume to your application. If you do not have a resume or work experience, please contact Ronesha Love  for assistance.

• Done!

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