Office of Economic Assistance – Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Internship (Summer 2026)

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.000

Job Posting:

JR2026- Office of Economic Assistance Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Internship (Summer 2026) (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

The Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an intern to support the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) Program during the Spring and Summer 2026 term.

The SEBT program provides summer food benefits to eligible families. Eligibility is determined by the Nebraska Department of Education while DHHS is responsible for issuing benefits to EBT cards and managing the related financial and administrative responsibilities. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting a large-scale public assistance program that directly impacts Nebraska families.

Internship Focus

This role is primarily administrative and customer-focused with exposure to state systems data monitoring financial reconciliation and federal reporting. The intern will support both preparatory work prior to benefit issuance (beginning around April) and the higher-volume activities that occur following benefit distribution.

Application Review: March 1st 2026

Application Deadline: March 27th 2026

Key Responsibilities

Respond to customer inquiries and resolve concerns related to SEBT benefits (primarily written communication; some phone contact)
Monitor EBT card mailings returns and re-mail processes
Verify and update customer addresses and contact information
Order replacement EBT cards through the EBT vendor system
Assist with preparation and coordination of mass mailings (e.g. benefit expiration notices)
Support reconciliation of SEBT benefit issuances and expenditures
Assist with compiling and entering data for required federal financial reports
Perform data entry tracking and monitoring activities to support program operations

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Preferred Qualifications

Business Finance Accounting Public Administration Social Services or related fields
Interest in customer experience problem-solving and public-facing services
Interest in government programs and learning how state social service systems operate
Strong written communication skills (approximately 80% written / 20% verbal customer contact)
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting
Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professionalism and strong organizational skills
Interest in finance or financial reporting is a plus but not required

Ideal Candidate

Seeking hands-on experience within state government or public assistance programs
Organized dependable and comfortable working in an administrative environment
Interested in learning state systems and gaining experience that is often difficult to acquire outside of government roles
Motivated by contributing to programs that support families and communities

What Youll Gain

Real-world experience supporting a federally funded state program
Exposure to state benefit systems EBT operations and financial reconciliation processes
Experience with federal reporting and compliance requirements
Professional development within a public service environment
Insight into DHHS operations and social assistance programs

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Required Experience:

Intern

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$15.000Job Posting:JR2026- Office of Economic Assistance Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Internship (Summer 2026) (Evergreen) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed j...