What are the responsibilities and job description for the HBCU Safety and Risk Management position at State of North Carolina?
Full-time Work Schedule,
Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week
Position: Safety & Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Unit Intern
Location: 313 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC.
Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025)
About the Internship: Join a team of dedicated professionals in the Safety & Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Unit at NCDOT. This internship offers hands-on experience in occupational safety, employee well-being, and workers’ compensation processes. You’ll gain valuable insights into the role of safety and risk management in a large organization, working closely with professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Focus Areas:
- Business operations in safety and risk management
- Drug and alcohol programs for workplace compliance
- Employee safety initiatives and training
- Workers’ compensation processes and support
Ideal Candidate: We’re seeking a proactive individual pursuing studies in Business, Occupational Safety & Health, or related fields. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for workplace safety are essential. Experience or coursework in safety or risk management is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with projects aimed at improving safety protocols and organizational workflows
- Support the Workers' Compensation Unit with case management and reporting
- Conduct research and compile data for safety-related initiatives
- Collaborate with team members to identify and mitigate risks
- Participate in daily feedback sessions and Q&A opportunities with the supervisor
Internship Benefits:
- Gain practical, real-world experience in safety and risk management
- Build professional skills in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Work closely with a mentor and receive daily feedback to enhance your learning
- Contribute to meaningful projects that impact employee safety and well-being
- Resume:
- Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.
- Academic Transcript:
- Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.
- Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past three years.
- 24 credit hours completed.
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor.
Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov
More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:
Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program
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Salary : $18
