Project Coordination Summer 2026 Intern - Institute for Research Experiences & Education

UL Research Institutes • Evanston, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordination Summer 2026 Intern at UL Research Institutes. This is a remote position. The at Underwriters Laboratories is seeking a motivated and dedicated Project Coordination intern to join our team for the Summer 2026. This 3-month internship provides a unique opportunity to help coordinate multiple projects in classrooms and communities across the U.S. This position will provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and give opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and develop valuable skills. UL Research Institutes: At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Research Experiences and Education teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice. IREE: The Institute Research Experiences and Education (IREE) cultivates the next generation of safety scientists through a mix of unique educational programs, academic partnerships, and research and standards development experiences. We translate the findings of our research institutes into compelling educational materials, bringing to life scientific concepts using contemporary best education practices to create learning opportunities for a wide variety of secondary through postgraduate students. Our academic collaborations and support for the next generation of safety scientists likewise reach across the educational spectrum, including partnerships that reach out to students who are underrepresented in STEM fields. Through all of our programs, we aim to unlock the diverse perspectives that are essential for solving the world’s most pressing safety and sustainability issues.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders at one time.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in a remote team.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a related field (e.g. education, project management, leadership, business, etc.).
• Recent graduates may also be considered.
• Strong interest in the non-profit sector and education related to safety, social or environmental issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management web-based tools like Monday.com, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking timelines, deliverables, and progress across multiple projects.
• Work closely with sub-teams and other departments to coordinate processes for meeting management, note taking, and task assignment.
• Support Operations Team in analyzing project metrics and outcomes.
• Assist in managing and organizing presentations that achieve deep engagement with internal and external partners and community organizations.
• Stay current with relevant training and best practices for project management.
• Perform administrative duties as needed, including data entry, scheduling, and coordination of meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern