Fall 2026: Environmental Health & Safety Co-op (July/August to December)
About The Position
This role involves supporting the development and execution of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across SharkNinja's facilities. The co-op will gain hands-on experience by conducting safety inspections, supporting risk assessments, contributing to compliance efforts, and assisting in the implementation of safety programs designed to protect employees and the workplace. This opportunity is ideal for students in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields who wish to apply their academic knowledge in a practical, innovation-driven setting.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- Passionate about building safe, healthy, and compliant work environments
- Strong understanding of core EHS principles and familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident sharing insights and contributing in team settings
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset for identifying and solving problems
- Comfortable working independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiar with risk assessment methodologies and eager to learn how they apply in a real-world setting
- Curious and quick to learn about industrial processes and workplace safety protocols
- Brings a positive, team-first attitude with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Nice To Haves
- Bonus if you’ve worked with data visualization tools
- Experience with safety-focused coursework, labs, or previous internships is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures that help protect our people and workplace
- Participate in workplace inspections and safety audits to identify potential risks and recommend actionable solutions
- Support the planning and delivery of safety training sessions to drive awareness and empower teams to take ownership of their safety
- Conduct research on industry best practices and regulatory standards to help strengthen our compliance and EHS strategy
- Maintain accurate safety records and documentation to ensure compliance with OSHA and internal protocols
- Assist in incident investigations and near-miss reporting, contributing to detailed reports and corrective action plans
- Collaborate across departments to build a proactive, people-first safety culture
- Participate in safety meetings, offering fresh ideas and perspectives to continuously improve our practices
- Provide administrative and operational support to the EHS team on key projects and daily initiatives
Benefits
- medical insurance
- health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- sick time
- company holidays
- employee product discount
- product testing opportunities
- referral bonuses
- competitive health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- employee stock purchase options
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
