Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship Program – Environmental Health and Safety
About The Position
Join NewYork-Presbyterian’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team for a dynamic summer internship experience! This program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to regulatory compliance inspections, occupational safety initiatives, and hospital-based risk reduction strategies. Interns will engage in safety-focused projects, data analysis, field observations, and stakeholder engagement across a collaborative and fast-paced healthcare environment. We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable undergraduate sophomores and juniors from diverse academic backgrounds who are eager to: Interest in environmental health, safety, public health, and healthcare operations Learn and contribute to safety operations Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Exhibit strong communication and organizational skills
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree Program as a rising sophomore or junior
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Major in Environmental Health and Safety or related program
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to environmental health and occupational safety initiatives, including documentation, project tracking, and compliance activities
- Assist with data analysis, trending, and reporting related to incident management, indoor environmental quality, waste management, and regulatory programs
- Create presentations and reports using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to support regulatory readiness, safety committee meetings, and program updates
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including Facilities, Nursing, Infection Prevention, Emergency Management, and others
- Support rounding and assist in identifying potential hazards related to life safety, chemical safety, and environmental controls
- Participate in EHS program assessments and gap analyses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
