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Safety intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working safety professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Aerospace & Defense, with TikTok, SRP, and Joby Aviation among the employers posting roles now.
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About the team:
Redefining Public Safety (RPS) Initiative aims to create a paradigm shift in how public safety is defined and achieved in the United States by helping build and sustain community-centered solutions and discontinuing harmful policies in our current enforcement-centered systems. Using empirical research, technical assistance, and policy expertise, the RPS team is working to achieve:
- Building and institutionalizing public safety infrastructure outside the criminal legal system to coordinate community-centered public safety ecosystems;
- Expanding alternative response programs to address the range of health and social needs that come to the attention of 911 call centers;
- Moving the needle on crime and public safety narrative through comprehensive metrics and educating the public and lawmakers on evidence-based solutions.
About the role:
The Policy Intern will assist the Redefining Public Safety (RPS) team with executing high-level strategies related to our policy and advocacy goals. With this dual focus, the Policy Intern will gain considerable knowledge in the emerging best practices related to public safety and will gain expertise by developing a range of comprehensive approaches and legislative solutions to safety. In particular, the Policy Intern will contribute to final projects such as translating complex research and strategy materials into digestible formats (such as fact sheets and policy briefs), and conducting fact checks and media monitors. The Policy Intern will provide drafting and other administrative capacities as well.
By the end of the internship, the intern will have:
- Produced policy, legislative, and field landscape analyses memoranda
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research and synthesized findings
- Maintained wide knowledge of policy and implementation progress to debrief the team
1. Gather background informationon existing Redefining Public Safety Initiative's legislative and project priorities.
- Research RPS Civilian Crisis Response toolkits and state legislation, STOPS data research, gun violence prevention landscape analysis, and other foundational policy, political, and data analyses to provide informed perspectives on best practices for programmatic and system changes.
- Monitor news and updates in the field and relevant jurisdictions to keep the team up to date on status and progress of key political events, legislative actions, and other relevant stakeholders.
2. Assist RPS' Policy Manager in developing products to advance RPS' goals. This may include drafting fact sheets, presentations, talking points, written testimonies, research briefs, and other materials.
- Assist in the development of fact testimony, op-eds, and messaging guidance for a wide variety of community and government partners.
- Assist in development of strategy proposals for state-wide advocacy to facilitate the elimination of non-public safety related traffic stops and civilian-led public safety ecosystem growth and sustainability.
- Attend meetings with stakeholders, coalitions, and government partners and produce meeting debriefs.
3. Assist RPS'Policy Manager in producing or disseminating information, which may include contributing to public and partner-facing products or contributing to planning or analysis for community engaged research activities
- Review RPS materials and synthesize information to be digestible for multiple audiences.
- Contribute to planning or analysis for community engaged research activities (e.g., community input sessions on to gun violence intervention and prevention).
4. Collaborate with other RPS team members and colleagues at Vera in support of above activities
What qualifications are we looking for?
Required:
- Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field, Juris Doctorate, or demonstrated commitment to and experience with strategy building for social, political, or policy change.
- Experience working in government, law office, think tanks, or related field.
Preferred:
- Lived experience in the criminal legal system.
- Experience tracking legislation and news.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to translate technical information into easily digestible summaries
- Strong understanding of political landscape and legislative affairs
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion
Location:
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month for full-time positions.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance.
Application Process:
Applications may also be faxed to:
ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / [JOBTITLE]
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Vera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.
Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.
About the team:
Redefining Public Safety (RPS) Initiative aims to create a paradigm shift in how public safety is defined and achieved in the United States by helping build and sustain community-centered solutions and discontinuing harmful policies in our current enforcement-centered systems. Using empirical research, technical assistance, and policy expertise, the RPS team is working to achieve:
- Building and institutionalizing public safety infrastructure outside the criminal legal system to coordinate community-centered public safety ecosystems;
- Expanding alternative response programs to address the range of health and social needs that come to the attention of 911 call centers;
- Moving the needle on crime and public safety narrative through comprehensive metrics and educating the public and lawmakers on evidence-based solutions.
About the role:
The Policy Intern will assist the Redefining Public Safety (RPS) team with executing high-level strategies related to our policy and advocacy goals. With this dual focus, the Policy Intern will gain considerable knowledge in the emerging best practices related to public safety and will gain expertise by developing a range of comprehensive approaches and legislative solutions to safety. In particular, the Policy Intern will contribute to final projects such as translating complex research and strategy materials into digestible formats (such as fact sheets and policy briefs), and conducting fact checks and media monitors. The Policy Intern will provide drafting and other administrative capacities as well.
By the end of the internship, the intern will have:
- Produced policy, legislative, and field landscape analyses memoranda
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research and synthesized findings
- Maintained wide knowledge of policy and implementation progress to debrief the team
1. Gather background informationon existing Redefining Public Safety Initiative's legislative and project priorities.
- Research RPS Civilian Crisis Response toolkits and state legislation, STOPS data research, gun violence prevention landscape analysis, and other foundational policy, political, and data analyses to provide informed perspectives on best practices for programmatic and system changes.
- Monitor news and updates in the field and relevant jurisdictions to keep the team up to date on status and progress of key political events, legislative actions, and other relevant stakeholders.
2. Assist RPS' Policy Manager in developing products to advance RPS' goals. This may include drafting fact sheets, presentations, talking points, written testimonies, research briefs, and other materials.
- Assist in the development of fact testimony, op-eds, and messaging guidance for a wide variety of community and government partners.
- Assist in development of strategy proposals for state-wide advocacy to facilitate the elimination of non-public safety related traffic stops and civilian-led public safety ecosystem growth and sustainability.
- Attend meetings with stakeholders, coalitions, and government partners and produce meeting debriefs.
3. Assist RPS'Policy Manager in producing or disseminating information, which may include contributing to public and partner-facing products or contributing to planning or analysis for community engaged research activities
- Review RPS materials and synthesize information to be digestible for multiple audiences.
- Contribute to planning or analysis for community engaged research activities (e.g., community input sessions on to gun violence intervention and prevention).
4. Collaborate with other RPS team members and colleagues at Vera in support of above activities
What qualifications are we looking for?
Required:
- Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field, Juris Doctorate, or demonstrated commitment to and experience with strategy building for social, political, or policy change.
- Experience working in government, law office, think tanks, or related field.
Preferred:
- Lived experience in the criminal legal system.
- Experience tracking legislation and news.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to translate technical information into easily digestible summaries
- Strong understanding of political landscape and legislative affairs
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion
Location:
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month for full-time positions.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance.
Application Process:
Applications may also be faxed to:
ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / [JOBTITLE]
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Vera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.
Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.
Safety Intern Internship Market
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Tips for Your Safety Intern Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large employers fill summer safety intern cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Set a calendar reminder for early fall and check listings weekly from that point forward.
Build a documented project portfolio now
Without a long work history, your projects are the proof recruiters actually assess. For safety intern candidates, that means completed hazard assessments, incident investigation writeups, inspection checklists, or audit reports tied to real or simulated scenarios. Document the tools you used, the methodology you followed, and the outcome, then make the work easy to share.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which safety employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the safety intern interview format out loud
Safety intern screens typically include behavioral questions on risk identification and scenario-based exercises where you walk through how you'd respond to a workplace hazard or near-miss. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a safety problem as much as your final recommendation.
Target structured rotational programs at larger employers
Many large manufacturers, construction firms, energy companies, and chemical producers run cohort-based safety internship programs that rotate interns across functions like industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, and field auditing. These programs are built to develop people new to the field, recruit well ahead of the summer, and fill fast. Identify the programs that match your interests and apply in the first posting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the safety intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Settling this question early keeps your applications focused and your response time fast.
Safety Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a safety intern internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For safety intern candidates, a documented portfolio showing hazard assessments, incident analysis writeups, or safety audit exercises gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a safety intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for safety intern interns is consistent performance on real work, the team's headcount for the following year, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself for one by delivering quality work, but don't count on it while you're still applying.
When should I apply for safety intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best shot at structured programs before they fill.
Are safety intern internships paid?
Most professional safety intern internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display the range or hourly rate where the employer chooses to disclose it. Filtering by disclosed compensation on any search helps you focus on roles that match your financial needs without guessing.
What should a safety intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three fully documented projects showing the tools you used and where reviewers can see the deliverables, for safety intern candidates, that means linked hazard assessment reports, completed incident investigation exercises, or inspection checklists you built. Add relevant coursework in occupational health, industrial hygiene, or environmental safety, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote safety intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the safety intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a safety rotational internship program?
Some large employers in manufacturing, construction, energy, and chemicals run structured rotational safety internship programs that cycle interns through multiple site functions, industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and field audits, over one summer or semester. These programs target candidates new to the field and build broad exposure quickly. They recruit early and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of postings.
Can international students get safety intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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