Summer Internship - Environmental Health & Safety; Newark, OH

Position: Summer Internship - Environmental Health & Safety (Newark, OH)
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at

Program Overview

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program!

The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10-12-week experience (May - August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns' strengths and interests with the needs of the business.

In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands.

It is preferred for interns to only have one or two semesters left in their degree program, so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences allow young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early on in their careers.

Work Flexibility

Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm (40 hours per week), Onsite at Newark, OH

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

* Partner with Area Leaders/FFM's to complete EHS documents

* Assist with logging EHS documents into Velocity (EHS Software)

* Complete Job Hazard Analysis, Ergonomic Assessments, and other safety observations

* EHS projects as assigned

Education

Minimum education required

* Some College

Preferred Education

* Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental or other related scientific disciplines

Experience (minimum experience required)

In addition to pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have:

* Relevant internship or project experience

* A minimum GPA of 3.0

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Proven problem-solving capabilities

* Strong time management and prioritization skills

* Experience leading teams or organizations

Physical Requirements

* Medium work/some lifting required/standing and walking for extended periods

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at , select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of…