Are you a college student passionate about improving safety and health outcomes? Does your degree program require an internship?

SAIF Corporation is offering a summer internship program for college students pursuing a degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, nursing, public health, or environmental safety and health.

At SAIF, we’re not your typical insurance company. We’re on a mission to transform workplaces across Oregon into safe havens for employees. As a publicly owned workers’ compensation insurer, we’re committed to creating a healthier, safer workforce.

You’ll work with seasoned professionals, including safety management consultants and a team holding certifications in industrial hygiene, ergonomics, safety, and occupational health nursing.

You’ll tackle meaningful real-world challenges and projects directly impacting workplace safety—from hazard evaluations to report writing. With a Total Worker Health® focus, you’ll discover how different disciplines intersect to improve overall well-being at home and work.

If you’re self-motivated, organized, and passionate about health and safety, apply to join us in our efforts to make Oregon the safest place to work.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply consulting strategies on a variety of occupational safety and health issues, focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of Oregon workers.
• Assist safety and health staff with onsite consultations and analyses of a variety of policyholders’ work environments. Assess exposure to a variety of physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards, using occupational health regulations, standards, and best practices to reduce and/or eliminate safety and health risks.
• Evaluate and document observations, analysis findings, and recommendations. Author technical reports and correspondence for policyholders; submit for internal quality review.
• Research, analyze, and summarize occupational safety and health issues and trends using a variety of data sources and systems. Develop recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Work with SAIF staff as needed to review, update, or create safety and health resources, web content, or training for our customers.
• Learn about the collaboration between safety and health and workers’ compensation insurance in Oregon. Learn about stakeholders and business partners.
• Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles.
• Continually sustain the Inclusive Leadership Competencies (ILC) through the Explorer level on an annual basis.
• This position requires driving a SAIF vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of SAIF. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence along with an acceptable driving record according to SAIF’s policy.

Required qualifications

Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, nursing, public health, or environment safety and health.

Recommended qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team doing complex, confidential work.
• Superior problem-solving, research, and writing skills demonstrating an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and persuasive way.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products such as MS Office, MS Outlook, and Office 365.
• Experience using industrial hygiene and ergonomic equipment used to assess exposures is preferred.
• Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.

Internship details

Timeframe: Approximately 12 weeks during summer break 2025

Location: Internship will be based out of our corporate office in Salem, Oregon

Pay: $24.00 per hour