Health & Safety Intern
Summer 2026
Posted on 11/14/2025

United Parcel Service (UPS)
No salary listed
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Relocation to Atlanta, GA for the duration of the internship.
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have 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 Description:
Job Summary
Are you ready to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience with a world-renowned company? UPS is looking for a passionate and driven intern pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA in Occupational Health & Safety or Safety Management to join our Global Health & Safety Department.
This Internship Program prepares 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 over meaningful, high-impact assignments and present these capstone projects to the Health & Safety Leadership Team at the end of the internship. Additionally, leadership willidentifytop talent with the potential for future opportunities like a full-time role. This program aims to further develop H&S leaders through training, mentorship, and working in various H&S roles.
We seek candidates who are complex problem solvers with the ability to align ideas to long-term business goals andexhibitgreat 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 welcome you to apply. The internship will be located at UPS Global Headquarters in Atlanta,GAand candidates will be expected to relocate for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities and Duties
Creates a solution and path forward fora real businessneed
Conducts meaningful research using data to support the capstone project and produces deliverables
Assistsin 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 forassistancenavigating UPS andidentifyingcareer development opportunities
Encourages diversity of thought, experience, and ideas
Presents 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 andtaking action to driveresults
Willingness to learn about supplychain,operationsand 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 tomaintainhigh standardsof 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:
Currentlyenrolled in abachelor’sor master’s program with a preferred course of study in Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management withan anticipatedgraduation 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 torelocate.
Ability to adapt to both office and operations settings.
Preferred certifications: NEBOSH, CSP, or ASP.
Employee Type:
InternUPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
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.
Basic Qualifications:
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.
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