Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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UPS · 7 hours ago

Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2026

UPS is a Fortune Global 500 organization seeking a Health & Safety Intern for Summer 2026 to join their Global Health & Safety Department. The internship will provide hands-on experience and skill development while working on meaningful assignments and presenting capstone projects to leadership.

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Responsibilities

Creates a solution and path forward for a real business need
Conducts meaningful research using data to support the capstone project and produces deliverables
Assists in the development and improvement of company H&S practices
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, as they relate to capstone project responsibilities
Ensures alignment to company, business-unit, and stakeholder long-term strategies and goals
Engages in training and development opportunities
Participates in intern events to expand knowledge of UPS and engage with senior leaders
Meets with mentors for assistance navigating UPS and identifying career development opportunities
Encourages diversity of thought, experience, and ideas
Presents final capstone project to UPS leadership at the end of the internship program

Qualification

Occupational Health & SafetySafety ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementAgilityCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program with a preferred course of study in Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
Ability to be in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate
Ability to adapt to both office and operations settings
Exhibits exceptional verbal, written and interactive communication skills
Demonstrates effective research tactics and organizational skills
Demonstrates project management skills
Demonstrates agility in a professional and effective manner
Initiative for problem-solving and taking action to drive results
Willingness to learn about supply chain, operations and small package
Ability to convey a positive and professional presence with all stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Open to feedback and self-development
Exhibits understanding of unionized work and operations
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
Ability to analyze data

Preferred

Ability to analyze data and experience with data visualization preferred (or willingness to learn)
Preferred certifications: NEBOSH, CSP, or ASP

Company

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Innovate UK
2025-07-28Grant
1999-11-10IPO

Leadership Team

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Brian Dykes
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at UPS
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Joel Stenson
Senior Vice President Global Operations Technology / Enterprise Data & Analytics and Gen AI
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