Facilities Services Summer Intern - Environmental Health and Safety

Title: Facilities Services Summer Intern - Environmental Health and Safety
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Environmental Health & Safety

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Summer Intern will be part of the APPA Student Internship Program that provides opportunities for students to engage in meaningful learning experiences including lunch and learn sessions, APPA involvement, field experiences in Facilities operations, career prep sessions, and social activities.

This position assists Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) personnel with carrying out duties associated with hazardous waste management, research and lab safety, fire/life safety, occupational safety and health, and environmental management. Performs other duties and functions for EHS as assigned.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.00/hour

Current student in an undergraduate program with an emphasis in Environmental Health and Sustainability or Occupational Safety and Health.

Able to work during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Able to work 28 hours per work.

Must have valid driver's license.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written, including the ability to communicate with individuals from various technical and educational backgrounds.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and take initiative on projects as needed.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This is a summer internship to be completed between May 2025 - August 2025. Standard office hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-F. Specific hours to be determined upon hire.

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
2. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

May 2025

Resume, Cover Letter & Work Availability

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Must provide internship experience requirements such as a packet describing the expectations of the employer and work experience requirements for the intern.

Rhonda McCauley
rkmccau@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.