American Job Center Internship Program

Salary: $16.00 HourlyLocation : Lincoln, NEJob Type: Blanket requisitionJob Number: 202600128Department: Mayor's DepartmentOpening Date: 03/03/2026Closing Date: ContinuousJob Posting InformationThe 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 projectsConduct research and compile reportsSupport community programs, facilities, or eventsParticipate in team meetings and/or peer workshopsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsIndividuals ages 16-24Interest in public service and/or career explorationWilling to learn excellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamProfessional attitude and punctualityBenefits:Valuable hands-on experienceNetworking opportunitiesMentorship and career development guidance$200 completion incentiveFree polo and t-shirtTemporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.01This 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.Acknowledge02Which potential career pathways interest you? For example, healthcare, manufacturing, office administration, transportation, IT, etc.03What is your date of birth?04Do you possess a valid driver's license?YesNo05Are you currently attending school?Currently in high schoolGraduated high school, not attending collegeCurrently in collegeGraduated collegeNot enrolled in school06If you are in school, what school are you attending?07Have 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 ServicesFree or Reduced LunchOtherNone08If you selected other, list programs here.09Are you an English Language Learner (ELL)?YesNo10Are 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.YesNo11Are you experiencing any of the following situations?Currently in foster careAn individual who aged out of the foster care systemAge 16 and left foster care for kinship guardianship or adoptionEligible for assistance under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence ProgramIn an out-of-home placeNone12Are you pregnant or parenting?YesNo13Do you have a mental or physical disability?YesNo14Do you have any work history?YesNo15Have you been fired in the last 6 calendar months?YesNo16Have you worked for the same employer for longer than 3 consecutive months in the past 2 years?YesNo1717. What is your shirt size? Available sizes: women's XS-4X, men's XS-4X18Please complete the O*NET Interest Profiler here https://onetinterestprofiler.org/ and upload your results to this attachments section of this application.Done!19We 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 at rslove@lincoln.ne.gov for assistance.Done!