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Safety & Compliance Intern

American Tower
1 day ago
Internship
On-site
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Description

The Team

We are seeking a Summer Intern to support the Safety & Compliance team. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to corporate safety programs, compliance tracking, and administrative processes that support a nationwide organization. The intern will assist with data management, documentation, and coordination activities while learning how safety and health programs operate in a regulated environment.



Responsibilities

What You Can Offer Us

  • Assist with reporting, metrics, and data entry related to safety and compliance programs.
  • Support maintenance of the Safety & Health portal, including uploading documents, organizing files, and tracking training records.
  • Help compile training and certification records for internal and external reporting needs.
  • Assist the team with administrative filings, document reviews, and ad‑hoc requests.
  • Support incident and near‑miss documentation by organizing information and preparing summaries for review by senior staff.
  • Help track employee safety equipment requests and route inquiries to appropriate team members.
  • Assist with coordination of safety training logistics, including tracking completion and maintaining rosters.
  • Provide general administrative support such as scheduling assistance, meeting notes, and document formatting.
  • Participate in team meetings and learning opportunities to gain exposure to safety, compliance, and regulatory concepts.
  • Other duties as assigned in support of the Safety & Compliance team.


Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Safety, Health & Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Or a related field
  • No prior safety or compliance experience required.
  • Experience with administrative work, data entry, or coursework involving research or reporting is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with team members at different levels.