Global Health & Safety Intern

Job Description

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Job Title: Global Health & Safety Intern

Department: Global Health & Safety Department

Location: UPS Global Headquarters in Atlanta, GA (Relocation for the duration of the internship is expected).

Job Summary / Program Overview

UPS is seeking a passionate and driven intern to join our Global Health & Safety Department. This Internship Program is designed to prepare the next generation of H&S professionals for success by providing:

• Skill Development: Hands-on experience with a world-renowned company.
• Networking Opportunities: Exposure to various H&S business segments and engagement with senior leaders.
• Mentorship: Guidance from experienced professionals to navigate UPS and identify career development opportunities.
• Meaningful Assignments: Interns will take ownership over high-impact assignments, culminating in a capstone project.
• Leadership Exposure: Opportunity to present capstone projects to the Health & Safety Leadership Team.
• Future Opportunities: Identification of top talent with potential for future full-time roles.
• Training: Further development of H&S leaders through dedicated training.

Target Candidate Profile

We seek candidates who are complex problem solvers with the ability to align ideas to long-term business goals. Ideal candidates will exhibit:

• Great communication skills (verbal, written, interactive).
• Strong time-management and leadership skills.
• Drive to get work done and desire real-life problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Openness to feedback and self-development.

Responsibilities And Duties

As a Global Health & Safety Intern, you will:

• Create solutions and paths forward for real business needs.
• Conduct meaningful research using data to support your capstone project and produce deliverables.
• Assist in the development and improvement of company H&S practices.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders relevant to your capstone project responsibilities.
• Ensure alignment of your work to company, business-unit, and stakeholder long-term strategies and goals.
• Engage in training and development opportunities.
• Participate in intern events to expand knowledge of UPS and engage with senior leaders.
• Meet with mentors for assistance navigating UPS and identifying career development opportunities.
• Encourage diversity of thought, experience, and ideas.
• Present your final capstone project to UPS leadership at the end of the internship program.

Knowledge And Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interactive communication skills.
• Effective research tactics and organizational skills.
• Project management skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Openness to feedback and self-development.
• Understanding of unionized work and operations.
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently.
• Ability to analyze data and experience with data visualization preferred (or willingness to learn).

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• 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 to Atlanta, GA.
• Ability to adapt to both office and operations settings.

Preferred Certifications

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

Employee Type

Intern

Other Criteria

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS 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.