PRESS RELEASE
Nov 1st, 2025
Now accepting applications!
2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program & the NEW Sandhills Ranch Apprenticeship
The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2026 season of Sandhills Ranch Internships. This paid, three-month summer-long internship includes room and partial board as well as additional paid educational opportunities. Explore a career in agriculture through hands-on experiences in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. This is an excellent opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that can open doors to future careers in agriculture while building meaningful relationships.
The Sandhills Task Force is proud to partner with several skilled ranchers in the Nebraska Sandhills to offer this excellent internship opportunity. We seek candidates who are passionate about agriculture, have a strong interest in ranching and range management, and are eager to learn. Eligible applicants must be at least 19 years old at the start of the internship. The internship will provide hands-on experience in daily ranch operations, direct mentorship from experienced ranchers, and practical training in cattle care, stewardship, and ranch management, as offered by the host ranch. We welcome applications from all individuals, students, non-students, and veterans.
To learn more and to apply, visit www.sandhillstaskforce.org/ranch-internship.
Deadline to apply for 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internships is January 5, 2026.
For questions, please contact KyLee at 308-340-2781 or kylee@sandhillstaskforce.org.
Introducing the brand-new Sandhills Ranch Apprenticeship
A nine-month paid opportunity launching this year. From March through November, Connealy Angus will welcome an apprentice ready to gain hands-on ranching experience. This is to strengthen skills, deepen knowledge of livestock production, and grow in confidence throughout the seasons.
Ideal candidates are dependable, self-motivated individuals who have a genuine interest in livestock production and are prepared for the rewarding challenges of a full-time ranching lifestyle. This apprenticeship position includes housing, partial board, and additional paid-for educational opportunities.
To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.sandhillstaskforce.org/apprenticeship.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Apprenticeship is December 15th, 2025.
For questions, please contact KyLee at 308-340-2781 or kylee@sandhillstaskforce.org.
The Sandhills Task Force will serve as a facilitator to help match interns and apprentices with ranchers. The Sandhills Task Force will support the relationship in several ways, but ultimately, the relationship is between the intern/apprentice and the host ranch. Partial funding is provided by the Nebraska Environmental Trust and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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