Environmental Health and Safety Intern - Summer 2024

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Internship - Non Paid
Job Number: 7601-24-INTERNSHIP-009
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 2/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) our work is about protecting Michigan's environment and that work spans research, monitoring, regulation, education, and community engagement. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve.
We offer internships for students interested in learning more about environmental positions at the state level while gaining meaningful professional experiences. The intern will work directly with staff and executives on key environmental issues in a variety of capacities throughout the department.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
The chosen intern will:

• Participate in the planning and development of an eLearning course for Occupational Safety and Health for EGLE supervisors and management. The program being developed will:
  1. Provide EGLE supervisors and management with an understanding of EGLE's Health and Safety Program and their responsibilities within.
  2. Provide knowledge to fulfill those responsibilities

As an intern you will gain experience in:

• Planning, design and development of eLearning course content using storyboards
• Development and delivery of Health and Safety training and information in an eLearning system
• Gain important knowledge and experience in the critical role safety and health plays in the work that EGLE performs on a daily basis.

This internship experience will be in a hybrid format with some expectation of being in the Lansing office 1-2 days per month. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and can work up to 40 hours per week. Days and times of work will be coordinated around the student's academic schedule and the needs of your assigned EGLE team.
Students seeking academic credit for this internship experience must work with their academic institution and the internship supervisor to coordinate any required paperwork or project tracking requirements.
Internships are nonpaid experiences
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in a post-secondary education institution at a Junior or Senior level by fall of 2024
Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in one of the following:
Environmental, Health & Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Required documents that must be included with your application:

• Cover Letter - detailing why you are interested in this internship experience
• Current and updated resume - Resume must show current education information, work history and should include any relevant projects you have worked on through school or through volunteering. It must also include current email address and phone number.
• College Transcript

Failure to include all documents could prevent your application from being considered.
Please provide 3 references
Enter email addresses and phone numbers for references in the appropriate section in the application.
State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.
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How did you hear about EGLE's Internship Program?

• Career Fair
• College Career Counseling Office
• Handshake
• Other online job posting webpage
• Prior experience with EGLE
• State employee
• State of Michigan job posting
• Word of mouth

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Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary education institution?

• Yes
• No

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What college or university are you currently attending? Please enter the full name. If none, please indicate N/A.
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What is your current major? Please enter the full degree program name. If none, please indicate N/A.
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What is your expected graduation date? Please enter date.
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Did you attach a copy of your college transcripts, cover letter, resume, and three references? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question