Safety & Health Intern (NC, PA, VA)

John Moriarty & Associates; Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

John Moriarty & Associates seeks a safety intern for Summer 2027 to support the project safety team on active jobsites. You will learn how a safety program operates day to day, document observations with photos, and assist with sign-in records.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, hazard spotting, and timely escalation. Expect site walks, toolbox talks tracking, and participation in weekly safety meetings under supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or a related field
• OSHA 10, or ability to complete it before start date
• Comfortable with Excel and taking clear, labeled photos
• Clear, respectful communicator with field crews

Responsibilities

• Join daily site walks with the Project Safety & Health Manager and document observations with photos & notes
• Help run site specific safety orientation and keep sign in records
• Check that required safety signage is posted in the right project areas
• Track subcontractor toolbox talks, job hazard analyses and pre-task plans in the project safety log
• Keep project safety documentation and worker training certifications up to date
• Attend weekly foremen’s meetings and record safety items and follow-ups
• Help prepare weekly safety summary reports and assist with incident documentation, under supervision
• Develop & deliver a presentation about your experiences in the field during your internship

Skills

Clear communicator

Photography for site observations

Education

OSHA 10

Occupational Safety & Health program enrollment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supports the project safety team on active Moriarty jobsites while learning how a safety program runs day to day. Success means accurate documentation, spotting hazards early and knowing when to raise them. This posting is for a position starting in Summer 2027.

• Join daily site walks with the Project Safety & Health Manager and document observations with photos & notes.
• Help run site specific safety orientation and keep sign in records.
• Check that required safety signage is posted in the right project areas.
• Track subcontractor toolbox talks, job hazard analyses and pre-task plans in the project safety log.
• Keep project safety documentation and worker training certifications up to date.
• Attend weekly foremen’s meetings and record safety items and follow-ups.
• Help prepare weekly safety summary reports and assist with incident documentation, under supervision.
• Develop & deliver a presentation about your experiences in the field during your internship.

Required:

• Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or a related field
• OSHA 10, or ability to complete it before start date
• Comfortable with Excel and taking clear, labeled photos
• Clear, respectful communicator with field crews

Preferred:

• OSHA 30
• Prior construction field experience

Education:

• 0 years of experience, current rising Junior or Senior

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require moderate physical activity
• Driving between sites
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Walking on rough terrain
• Standing for long periods of time
• Work onsite, outdoors, in all weather conditions
• The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the hourly pay range for this position in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, & Virginia is between $24 and $27.

John Moriarty & Associates participates in E-Verify for all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. More information can be found at www.e-verify.gov .