2027 Environmental Health and Safety Intern - Chicago, IL

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Chicago is seeking an EHS Intern to support the EHS Manager at our Chicago facility. The internship runs May 24, 2027 through July 30, 2027, offering hands-on exposure to safety programs, employee training, and project coordination.

You will help analyze incident data, promote safe actions, engage in site events, and participate in early career development activities through the GSC Program Team.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program.
• Must have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist the EHS Manager with implementing safety programs at the site.
• Conduct employee training as directed.
• Coordinate safety and occupational health projects.
• Promote safe actions throughout the organization.
• Analyze accident and incident records.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and site events.
• Engage in early career development programming through the GSC Program Team.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Env Health & Safety / Engineering / Business degree

Job description

The EHS Intern is "hosted" by the EHS Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities, or headquarters. The identified candidate will start this internship May 24th, 2027 and end July 30, 2027 at Chicago, Illinois site.

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the EHS Manager with:

• Implementing safety related programs at the site
• Employee training
• Coordination of safety and occupational health projects
• Promoting safe actions throughout the organization
• Analyzing accident and incident records
• Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives and site events to promote a positive and workplace culture
• Special projects as identified by the Safety Manager
• Engage in early career development programming, including workshops, info sessions, and networking opportunities through the GSC Program Team

Minimum Requirement

• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program

Preferred Qualifications

• Be completing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or Business
• Have previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-op Experience
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Be a rising or current junior or senior in college or university at the start of the internship program