

The interdisciplinary Center for Agricultural Profitability is based in the Department of Agricultural Economics. It facilitates faculty research, conducts extension outreach related to agricultural profitability and farm and ranch management and trains undergraduate and graduate students — all to support informed decision-making in agriculture.
The Center for Agricultural Profitability offers a number of temporary student worker positions open to undergraduates at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Updated openings are posted below. Questions? Contact our center's director, Larry Van Tassell, at lvantassell2@unl.edu.
Current Openings
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Basis Publication Intern
POSITION TITLE | Basis Publication Intern |
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ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 5 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | ASAP until project completion. |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS | Anyone with an interest in computer commodity marketing and/or computer programs. |
Enterprise Budget Assistant for Ag Budget Calculator Program
POSITION TITLE | Enterprise Budget Assistant for Ag Budget Calculator Program |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
Seeking an agriculture economics undergraduate student with an interest in enterprise budgeting to assist with enterprise budget entries into the Ag Budget Calculator program. The new 2023 UNL Crop Budgets will need added to the ABC program this fall. Students will become familiar with the program, which could lead to additional opportunities to work with the program in the future. Students will have an opportunity to test the program and make suggestions as its development continues, including management decision points and livestock budgets. |
ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 10-15 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | 4-6 weeks (primary time period would be October to November 2022) |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS | At least 2nd or 3rd year student interested in farm & ranch management and who has taken at least two ag economics courses. |
Ethanol Plant Analysis Intern
POSITION TITLE | Ethanol Plant Analysis Intern |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 10 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | August 2022 through the winter. |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS | Anyone with an interest in commodity marketing. |
Farm Financial Management Intern
POSITION TITLE | Farm Financial Management Intern |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 5-10 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | At least two semesters. |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS |
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Land Link Intern
POSITION TITLE | Land Link Intern |
POSITION DESCRIPTION | The Land Link Intern will expand the Nebraska Land Link program’s communications protocols, recruitment model, and data management systems. Our Intern will streamline the application process for land-seeking and land-owning program participants while also improving Land Link’s databases and analytics to track program reach, participant engagement, and the outcomes of land exchanges. |
ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 5-10 (remote work is an option) |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | 1-2 semesters. |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS |
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Livestock Risk Management Program Evaluator Intern
POSITION TITLE | Livestock Risk Management Program Evaluator Intern |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 5-7 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | Sept. 1-Dec. 31 (possibility for renewal during spring semester depending on performance) |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS | Any year, no previous qualifications necessary. |
MINE Game Intern
POSITION TITLE | MINE Game Intern |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | 5 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | ASAP until project completion. |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS | Anyone with an interest in commodity marketing and/or computer programs/games. |
Winter Cow Care Entrepreneurship Intern
POSITION TITLE | Winter Cow Care Entrepreneurship Intern |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
An opportunity for young people to get into the beef business is by doing winter cow care. Developing trust and good relationships are keys to success and a well-documented plan is an important aspect of doing it. This internship will support the work of the UNL Beef Extension team and CAP to develop opportunities for young people to become involved in the beef industry while serving an important industry need. The intern will help research and develop Extension materials for the following components to support a winter cow care enterprise:
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ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK | Up to 20 |
ESTIMATED WAGE | $12+/hour (based on education/experience) |
DURATION OF WORK | The opportunity is available immediately and is expected to last for the 2022-2023 academic year. The position includes opportunities for potential transition to other undergraduate research projects, graduate enrollment, and assistantship funding. |
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS | Open to upper-class undergraduate student with demonstrated expertise in farm and ranch management through coursework, research, or other experiences. Preference given to students enrolled in The Engler Entrepreneurship Program. |
August 16, 2022