Safety Intern

PROGRAM SUMMARY

At Columbia Sportswear, we offer college students an opportunity to join our team and help solve real business problems during our 10‑week summer internship. Interns gain hands‑on experience within their department while building partnerships with teams and fellow interns.

Location: Robards, Kentucky

Duration: ~10 weeks

Start Date : Monday, June 22nd

Pay Rate: 22.00/hour

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Industrial Health and Safety Intern is part of the Global Distribution Risk Management team and supports delivery of Safety programs for the Kentucky Distribution Center. This role focuses on updating existing safety programs, building new program elements, and identifying opportunities to strengthen current safety processes. The intern will collaborate with an experienced Health and Safety professional to assess the facility's needs, recommend program improvements, and help deliver enhancements that support a strong safety culture.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Work with the Sr. Risk Management Analyst to enhance the Confined Space program, including building a site‑wide inventory, identification system, and updated training materials.
• Assist with integrating current Hazard Communication documentation into a new automated portal.
• Collaborate with employees and leadership to develop safety best practices and contribute to building a positive safety culture.
• Support updates to written programs, safety documentation, and facility‑specific procedures.
• Participate in safety walks, observations, and audit activities to develop awareness of safety performance indicators.

YOU ARE

• A junior (or above) pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field
• Able to work cross‑functionally and build buy‑in for safety best practices
• A strong communicator with the ability to connect with hourly production employees and leaders
• Organized, detail‑oriented, resourceful, and adaptable

YOU HAVE

• Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles, compliance requirements, and best practices
• Analytical skills to identify issues and contribute to problem solving
• Technical writing skills to support documentation of processes, procedures, and written programs
• Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and complete project deliverables

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, or Graduate/MBA student
• Degree relevant to the internship
• Ability to participate in the full 10‑week program for either date option
• Ability to work onsite at the Kentucky Distribution Center for the duration of the internship; onsite expectations will be coordinated directly with the manager

NON‑LOCAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Relocation assistance and housing are not provided. Interns are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing, transportation, and relocation for the duration of the program.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to interns benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked the required amount of hours to qualify. We also offer generous employee discounts.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.