2026 Hometown Internships

ABOUT THE HOMETOWN INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

A Hometown Intern works alongside their local affiliated funds on a mission to discover and unleash their community’s assets. A Hometown Intern is a high school graduate who has spent at least one academic year away—whether at school, the workplace, or elsewhere—and lives in their hometown for the summer. Qualities include curiosity, open-mindedness, a desire to see their hometown through fresh eyes, and a drive to contribute to the future of their community. Interns will be compensated for their work, but housing will not be provided. Travel reimbursement and lodging for peer retreats and other NCF events will be provided. 

Important: Hometown Internships are available only in communities with an NCF affiliated fund that is community based. Find out if your community has a fund at www.nebcommfound.org/give. 

Important Information for NCF Affiliated Funds
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
December 31, 2025: All funds interested in hosting an intern must fill out a brief application form
March 13, 2026: Interns must be selected, Hometown Intern MOU must be completed by the FAC and submitted to NCF

Please note, due to the complexity of this program, there will be no deadline extensions.

Hometown Intern Tool Kit

QUESTIONS: Contact Chloe (Higgins) Carlson at ccarlson@nebcommfound.org

2025 Hometown Intern students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Caleb & Hannah | Hometown Internships

Caleb Most – Keith County, Hannah Miller – Shickley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive In Theatre | Youth Change Reaction

Cindy Huff – McCook, Natalie Roberts – McCook