Position Overview

If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within supply chain and logistics, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Health & Safety Intern!

Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer and what’s important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel.

Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/

A Day in the Life

Our Internship Program

Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey at Burlington and here is a peek at what you can expect:

A 10-week summer program working with our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team where you’ll lead and contribute to projects that support the safety of our distribution center associates.
Hands-on experience and responsibility working on projects that provide technical support and tactical execution of the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs.
Direct mentorship from a current EHS Manager who will be your “buddy” for support and guidance throughout the program experience.
A 100% on-site experience and will require an ability to be on-site every day at your assigned DC location.
You’ll spend each day on your feet, actively engaging with your team on the warehouse floor. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physical, hands-on setting.

Please note – this job is posted in multiple locations, please apply to only one.

Our Day in the Life of a Health & Safety Intern

Serve as a safety representative for the supply chain, assisting the EHS Manager in coordinating and implementing assigned safety programs.
Assist with conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) for various tasks and positions throughout the distribution center.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of safety, health, and hazardous materials and waste policies, practices, and procedures throughout the supply chain facilities.
Ensure compliance with safety programs and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Support regular audits of the supply chain operations, including facilities, machinery, and safety equipment, to identify and remediate potential compliance issues, safety risks, and other opportunities for better safety practices.
Conduct analysis and prepare recommendations for injury prevention, safety costs and initiatives.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support supply chain safety training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and the use of safety equipment.

You'll Come With

Our Safety & Compliance Interns

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or similarly related field).
Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 and August 2027.
Knowledge of current Federal and OSHA requirements.
Certified or ability to be certified in CPR/First Aid/AEDs.
Affinity for safety and helping others, analyzing technical and operational risks, optimizing processes in fast-paced supply chain environments, and building a career in Environmental, Health, & Safety.
Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.
Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Openness to relocation for future career growth and promotional opportunities is strongly preferred.

Time on-site is paramount to success in this role, as such, reliable transportation is required as our locations may not always be easily accessible by public transportation. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to several sites that do not match the schedules for public transportation.

Our Compensation and Benefits

An hourly pay of $21 per hour.
An associate discount for in-store purchases.
Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Upon college graduation, many alumni of our internship program join our team as an EHS Specialist and are set up for continuous career development opportunities with the opportunity to work in new locations.

Our Caring Company

At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.

Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/

What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.

Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $21.00 - $21.00

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