Partnerships Summer Intern

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Summer 2025 Intern at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Washington, DC office.

This 3-month internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit safety standards environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in partnerships and government relations.

UL Standards & Engagement:

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Partnerships Intern you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Research potential partners in government, industry and academia. Analyze prospective partner opportunities to expand our network in critical focus areas of battery safety, fire, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with the Partnerships team and internal/external stakeholders including Communications, Insights, and Government Engagement, to support partnership initiatives and deliverables.

• Maintain and track partner documents and platforms to reflect the status of ongoing activities and engagements. Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials.

• Assist in planning and coordinating events, including logistics, scheduling, presentations, and meetings.

• Contribute to developing content for meetings, conferences, and engagement activities

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• An eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in a related field.

• Recent graduates may also be considered.

• Strong interest in the non-profit sector and research related to safety, social or environmental issues.

• Event planning experience a plus.

• Experience with Salesforce or similar database also a plus

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.