New Ventures Intern

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support Concept Development & Prototyping
Assist in transforming early-stage ideas into tangible MVPs through wireframing basic coding and prototype creation using design no-code or AI-driven tools.

2. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams
Work alongside product managers developers designers and innovation leads to contribute to problem-solving participate in sprints and support core build activities.

3. Explore Market Parity & Differentiation
Conduct light research on existing market solutions to understand competitive parity and help identify unique differentiators that could set new concepts apart.

4. Engage in Product Discovery & User Insight
Support user interviews feedback sessions and usability testing to identify real-world pain points and validate assumptions about concept viability.

5. Test Iterate & Document Learnings
Participate in concept testing gather feedback from internal or external stakeholders and document key learnings pivots and recommendations for refinement.

6. Leverage Emerging Technologies (incl. AI/LLM Tools)
Experiment with AI platforms automation tools or basic technical frameworks to accelerate prototype development and enhance concept feasibility.

7. Contribute to Concept Storytelling & Presentations
Assist in building pitch materials concept briefs and update presentations to communicate progress value and potential impact to innovation leaders and stakeholders.

8. Challenge Assumptions & Think Entrepreneurially
Actively question the way its always been done bring forward fresh perspectives and support a culture of experimentation innovation and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION:
Enrolled as full-time student pursuing a degree related to the field of position

EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and familiarity with Internet including ability to use search engines.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

1. Clear & Technical Communication
Communicates confidently across teams translating early-stage product ideas prototypes and technical concepts into clear verbal and written updates for peers developers and leadership.

2. Collaborative Problem Solver
Engages actively in identifying challenges participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing within agile innovation-driven teams to move concepts toward viable solutions.

3. Self-Starter with Builder Mindset
Demonstrates initiative in researching tools experimenting with new methods and contributing to prototype development including the use of AI no-code or emerging technologies.

4. Innovative & Analytical Thinker
Challenges assumptions applies creative and logical thinking and evaluates feasibility to help define what should be builtnot just how it should be built. 5. Ethical & Responsible Contributor
Maintains integrity professionalism and confidentiality while working on early-stage concepts user insights and proprietary product initiatives.

6. High Productivity in Fast Cycles
Effectively manages tasks in rapid prototyping and testing environments prioritizing work and delivering progress within tight iteration cycles.

7. Resilience in Experimentation
Comfortable with ambiguity rapid changes and failed testsdemonstrates the ability to pivot quickly integrate feedback and document learnings for continuous improvement.

8. Technical Curiosity & Tool Readiness
Shows interest or willingness to learn and work with prototyping and development tools. Familiarity or exposure to C# .NET Angular AWS Azure Figma AI/LLM platforms or low/no-code builders is beneficial and valued but not required.

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.

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Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.