Professional and/or technical work that provides practical work experience for current college students or recent college and/or vocational/technical school graduates and accomplishes special project workloads for St. Louis County.
The primary focus of this internship will be conducting and documenting computer workstation ergonomic analysis' and revising/developing site and subject specific safety programs at county facilities. Some potential areas of responsibility may include reviewing, revising and implementing the County's Employee Right to Know, AWAIR, Bloodborne Pathogen, Hearing Conservation and Lock Out/Tag Out programs. Additional responsibilities may include researching Industrial Hygiene and Safety issues, assisting with building/work site inspections, assisting with health and safety program compliance auditing, and participating in indoor air quality investigations.
The Intern Trainee classification is used to provide internship placements for students who seek a practical work experience in their academic field of study.
WORK LOCATION:St. Louis County Safety & Risk Management
2503 Rice Lake Road
Duluth, MN 55811-4819
Work location will be a combination of the address above and field work throughout St. Louis County.
POSITION INFORMATION:Internship will run June through August 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):- Candidates for Intern Trainee placements must be actively enrolled in a four year degree program with Junior or Senior status; OR, must have graduated from a four year degree program within the last six months.
- Preference will be given to individuals who intend to or have been accepted into an Industrial Hygiene/Safety Masters degree program.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
SPECIAL SKILLS:Good interpersonal communications skills and computer literacy.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:- February 10, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
- March 2026 - Interviews to be conducted
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
