Health and Safety Intern

About the role

As a Summer 2027 Intern, you will apply your academic knowledge in a professional business environment while gaining meaningful, hands‑on experience within the Health & Safety team. You will work on real business initiatives, collaborate with team members and leaders, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support Cencora’s purpose of creating healthier futures. The internship is designed for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while making a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. You will support the Corporate Health and Safety Manager in advancing key safety initiatives, focusing on a specific health and safety project while providing critical support to distribution centers. You will gain hands‑on experience implementing safety practices, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of well‑being across operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety improvements while building foundational skills for a career in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects, reporting, analysis, or process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and business partners.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and internship program activities.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, or key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Health and Safety Management, Industrial Safety, or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the internship (preferred).
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.
• Less than 2 years of experience in clinical operations support, healthcare administration, patient services, or a related field.

Skills

• Highly motivated self‑starter with a strong desire to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or work experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage personal growth, we offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Schedule

Start Date: June 7, 2027 • End Date: August 13, 2027 • Location: Roanoke, TX or Sugar Land, TX or Whitestown, IN