Safety Intern Jobs in District of Columbia

Safety Intern jobs in District of Columbia concentrate heavily in federal contracting, regulatory agencies, and construction tied to ongoing infrastructure and government campus development, with demand at the entry and undergraduate levels. Most hiring flows through Washington, D.C.'s core corridors, drawing from anchor employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Turner Construction, and the General Services Administration. The most in-demand specialties are occupational health and safety compliance, environmental health inspection, and construction site safety monitoring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerAARP
Top cityWashington, DC
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryEducation
Companies hiring39

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The Recording Academy
Intern, Advocacy & Public Policy
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Intern, Advocacy & Public Policy
The Recording Academy
Washington, District of Columbia
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management

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SiriusXM
Fall Intern, Music Programming Operations - DC - Part-Time
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Fall Intern, Music Programming Operations - DC - Part-Time
SiriusXM
Washington, District of Columbia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
1,001-5,000

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D.C. United
Intern- Grassroots Marketing Fall 2026 Intern
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Intern- Grassroots Marketing Fall 2026 Intern
D.C. United
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Hybrid
51-200

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Issue One
Communications Intern
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Issue One
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Communications Intern
Issue One
Washington, District of Columbia
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain
Hybrid
11-50

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Stantec
Sustainability Intern - Buildings
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Stantec
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Sustainability Intern - Buildings
Stantec
Washington, District of Columbia
Biotech & Life Sciences
Engineering (Non-Software)
Research & Academia
Software Engineering
$23.47 - $34.5/hr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
10,000+

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Safety Intern Jobs by City in District of Columbia

Where District of Columbia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Safety Intern Job Market in District of Columbia

A snapshot from current District of Columbia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AARP
AARP6 open roles
Issue One
Issue One3 open roles
D.C. United
D.C. United3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What District of Columbia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety intern jobs across District of Columbia.

  • Currently enrolled in an occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental health degree program
  • Familiarity with OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction or general industry standards
  • Experience or coursework in hazard identification, incident reporting, or risk assessment
  • Ability to conduct field inspections on active federal or commercial construction sites
  • Proficiency with safety management software or Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory compliance reports and safety logs

Safety Intern Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety intern in District of Columbia?

The clearest path is enrollment in an accredited occupational safety, environmental health, or industrial hygiene program at a university recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, which oversees the Graduate Safety Practitioner designation many D.C.-area employers prefer. While D.C. does not issue a state-level safety intern license, completing OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training and pursuing a BCSP-aligned curriculum makes candidates competitive with federal contractors and regulatory agencies operating in the district.

Which companies hire safety interns in District of Columbia?

Employers hiring safety interns in District of Columbia right now include AARP, Issue One, and D.C. United, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The D.C. market skews toward federal contractors, construction management firms, and regulatory bodies that rotate safety interns through compliance, inspection, and environmental health assignments aligned with government project cycles.

Which District of Columbia cities have the most safety intern jobs?

The cities with the most safety intern openings in District of Columbia are Washington. Washington, D.C. itself drives the majority of postings because of the dense concentration of federal agencies, major contractors, and infrastructure projects headquartered or operating within the district, while any adjacent listings reflect employers with satellite offices serving the broader National Capital Region.

Are there remote safety intern jobs in District of Columbia?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety intern work is largely hands-on, involving site walkthroughs, equipment inspections, and in-person compliance checks that can't be done remotely. About 79% of safety intern openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to focus on data entry, safety documentation review, or regulatory research rather than fieldwork.

How can I get hired as a safety intern in District of Columbia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is applying through federal agency internship programs such as those run by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency, both of which operate offices in D.C. and regularly take students with no prior work history. Completing OSHA 10 training before applying and highlighting relevant coursework in hazard assessment or environmental compliance gives candidates a concrete credential that offsets the lack of field experience.

Where can I find and apply to safety intern jobs in District of Columbia?

You can find and apply to safety intern jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the district's federal contracting, construction, and regulatory sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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