Fall 2026: Environmental Health & Safety Co-op (July to December)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

10d•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you’ll support the development and execution of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across our facilities. You’ll gain hands-on experience conducting safety inspections, supporting risk assessments, contributing to compliance efforts, and helping to implement safety programs that protect our people and our workplace. This is an exciting opportunity for students in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world, innovation-driven environment.

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
Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Experience with safety-focused coursework, labs, or previous internships is a plus
bonus if you’ve worked with data visualization tools

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