Strategic Initiatives Intern

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Evanston, IL:
Research Triangle Park, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR1405
** Job Description
** We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Initiatives Intern based in our Evanston or Raleigh-Durham offices.
** This is a hybrid opportunity.
**** 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 Strategic Initiatives Intern*
* **** you will play a key role in the rapid growth of***
* ** UL*
* ** as you:
*** Support the execution of ULSE’s multi-year organizational strategy by conducting research and synthesizing insights on industry trends, technology, and policy.
* Assist in preparing strategic updates, presentations, and briefing materials for executive leadership.
* Help coordinate and deliver on a cross-functional strategic project, for example technology roadmaps and new product/service evaluations.
* Monitor external developments in standards and safety advocacy, summarizing findings to inform ULSE’s strategic priorities and decisions.
** What you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement:
** We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.
* ** People**:
Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
* ** Interesting work**:
Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
* ** Grow and achieve**:
We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
* ** Values**. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

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**:
***** Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear actions.
* Excellent communication and writing skills.
* Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment
** Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:
*** Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in a related field.
* Strong interest in the non-profit sector related to safety, social or environmental issues, and/or strategy, organizational development, or management.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data analytics or visualization tools is 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…