Global Health & Safety Internship

Job Description

Job Title: Global Health & Safety Internship (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA)

Company Overview:
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. UPS is a world-renowned company that envisions innovative possibilities, offers a rewarding culture, and fosters work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We seek individuals with a unique combination of skill and passion to lead UPS into tomorrow. If you possess the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Summary & Internship Program Overview:
UPS is seeking a passionate and driven intern to join our Global Health & Safety Department. This internship is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA in Occupational Health & Safety or Safety Management. The program aims to prepare the next generation of H&S professionals for success through skill development, networking opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to various H&S business segments.

Interns will take ownership of meaningful, high-impact assignments, culminating in a capstone project presented to the Health & Safety Leadership Team at the end of the internship. The program emphasizes further developing H&S leaders through training, mentorship, and working in diverse H&S roles. Top talent will be identified for potential future opportunities, including full-time roles.

We are looking for candidates who are complex problem solvers, capable of aligning ideas with long-term business goals, and who demonstrate excellent communication, time-management, and leadership skills. If you have the drive to get work done and desire real-life problem-solving in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Location:
This internship will be located at UPS Global Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Candidates will be expected to relocate for the duration of the internship.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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 the final capstone project to UPS leadership at the end of the internship program.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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 and experience with data visualization (preferred, or willingness to learn).

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with a preferred course of study in Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management.
• 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.

Preferred Certifications:

• NEBOSH
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional)

Employee Type: Intern

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.