Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship Program – Environmental Health and Safety

Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship Program –  Environmental Health and Safety

About the Program

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.

Key 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

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

Required Criteria

• 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

Preferred Criteria

• Major in Environmental Health and Safety or related program

This opportunity will report onsite to our NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Internship Dates:

• Start: Monday, June 1, 2026
• End: Friday, August 7, 2026

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.