Lobby School

Lobby School aims to support participants in taking a 360 approach to movement building by connecting elections and grassroots efforts to policy work. This program is intended to expand the advocacy infrastructure in our state and build power, particularly among Nebraska’s BIPOC and rural communities. Participants receive dedicated training and mentorship to support beginning lobbyists in navigating policy work.

This program is open to Nebraska Table member and partner organizations, as well as others whose mission and vision are in alignment with our network.

Those not already involved with an organization are invited to apply to the Lobby School program as a Policy Fellow. Policy Fellows are placed with one of our nonprofit members to develop a legislative plan. Policy Fellows integrate grassroots strategies, center impacted voices, and engage stakeholders throughout the program with the goal of advancing policy in our state.

Get involved with our policy programs!

Applications are now open for two exciting opportunities connected to our Nebraska Table network's policy work:

Policy Fellows (2 positions available)

This program provides training to new advocates through our Lobby School to build up their policy expertise and increase representation.

Policy Fellows are placed with a Nebraska Table Member or Partner for a two-year period from June 2026 through the end of the 2028 Legislative session. Policy Fellows are employed by Nebraska Table and housed with the hosting organization for the duration of the contract, with the expectation that by the end of the program, the organization will have built capacity to keep the Policy Fellow on staff, if it is a good fit. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of April 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm CT. Learn more and apply here.

Youth Lobby School

This program is open to 10th-12th grade students in Omaha Public Schools and Lincoln Public Schools. Through this program, participants learn about the Nebraska legislative process and build advocacy skills. The program runs August 2026 through May 2027. A stipend is provided to participants who complete the program. 

Applications close May 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here.