Strategic Initiatives Intern

UL Standards & Engagement • Evanston, IL

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Initiatives Intern based in our Evanston or Raleigh-Durham offices. This is a hybrid opportunity. Are you passionate about shaping organizational strategy and driving impactful changes for a non-profit organization? UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Strategic Initiatives team for Summer 2026. This 3-month internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, enterprise-wide projects, and executive-level decision support within a mission-driven non-profit environment. UL Standards & Engagement: At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) , we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking 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 Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear actions.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in a related field.
• Strong interest in the non-profit sector related to safety, social or environmental issues, and/or strategy, organizational development, or management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

Nice To Haves

• experience with data analytics or visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of ULSE’s multi-year organizational strategy by conducting research and synthesizing insights on industry trends, technology, and policy.
• Assist in preparing strategic updates, presentations, and briefing materials for executive leadership.
• Help coordinate and deliver on a cross-functional strategic project, for example technology roadmaps and new product/service evaluations.
• Monitor external developments in standards and safety advocacy, summarizing findings to inform ULSE’s strategic priorities and decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees