Onshore Safety Intern

American Petroleum Institute•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Onshore Safety Intern will contribute to API’s policy development on pivotal occupational safety and health issues while also simultaneously supporting the Onshore Safety Alliance (OSA). Work is likely to include attending API member committee meetings, OSA work group meetings and events, as well as collaboration with API Communications, Legal, Government Affairs Departments, State Relations and GIS Teams. This internship will be a substantive and robust experience that also leaves time for active participation in the many fun activities API organizes for its annual class of interns. Projects and Tasks Onshore Safety - Under guidance, the intern will oversee the OSA Sharing and Learning Work Group and work with stakeholders to update and optimize the OSA website as well as other tasks that logistically support the OSA. This will include monthly meeting preparation, monthly meeting execution, planning for the 2025 OSA Oklahoma Safety Share forum event, as well as any additional content generation for the OSA.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience.
Appropriate fields of study include Petroleum Engineering/Geoscience (or other relevant engineering majors), HSE related majors (e.g. industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or safety management), Political Science, and Communications.
Willingness to learn about the oil and natural gas industry is required.
Ability to take a practical approach to understanding complex information is preferred.
Initiative and ability to work both independently and collegially with others (in the department, across the organization, with member company representatives and allies) are essential.
Excellent communications (written, verbal and graphical), planning, organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc.
Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
Transport items and equipment up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the oil and gas industry a plus, project management, and/or website management/organization are also desired skillsets.
Petroleum Engineering/Geoscience (or other relevant engineering majors), HSE related majors (e.g. industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or safety management), Political Science, and Communications.
Ability to take a practical approach to understanding complex information is preferred.