Catalyst Internship

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes were a student loan servicer. Were also a technology company idea incubator start-up accelerator and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet were so much more than what you thinkand were just getting started. So no matter what you want to do in lifebuild codes or build brandswere the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship competitive pay casual dress flexible schedule intern-specific programming and meaningful work experience.

Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.

The Catalyst Internship offers a unique in-person experience from January through December 2026. Nelnets core business hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and your schedule will fall within these hours while working around your class schedule. This internship requires 15-20 hours per week during the school year and full-time (40) hours during the summer months. This is a rare chance to gain long-term experience and make a real impact!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate in small teams to intake research and explore innovative ideas and challenges.

• Engage with internal teams across Nelnet to test and validate potential solutions.

• Present findings and recommendations to project advisors and corporate leadership including Nelnet executives.

• Participate in internal innovation events to source new project ideas.

• Document communicate and present project progress outcomes and learnings.

• Proactively participate in creative exploration (think outside the box).

EDUCATION:

• Full-time student working toward a 4-year degree in Business Innovation Entrepreneurship Sales Computer Science Marketing Journalism AD/PR or related be enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

• Current or previous experience in student organizations clubs or teams a plus.

• Experience with innovation initiatives research activities or competitions/events demonstrating a creative and investigative mindset also a plus.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Investigative and innovative mindset with a passion for problem-solving.

• Capability to research and digest diverse data sets.

• Self-starter with a high degree of independence and creativity.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas through written reports and presentations to diverse audiences.

• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.

• Ability to build and maintain professional networks and relationships.

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate findings to diverse audiences.

• Willingness to experiment with and learn new tools.

Pay Rate - $18 - $23

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender sex marital status age disability use of a guide dog or service animal sexual orientation military/veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.