Fall 2026: Environmental Health & Safety Co-op (July to December)

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: In this role, you’ll support the development and execution of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across our facilities. You’ll gain hands-on experience conducting safety inspections, supporting risk assessments, contributing to compliance efforts, and helping to implement safety programs that protect our people and our workplace. This is an exciting opportunity for students in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world, innovation-driven environment.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Assist in developing and implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures that help protect our people and workplace
• Participate in workplace inspections and safety audits to identify potential risks and recommend actionable solutions
• Support the planning and delivery of safety training sessions to drive awareness and empower teams to take ownership of their safety
• Conduct research on industry best practices and regulatory standards to help strengthen our compliance and EHS strategy
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation to ensure compliance with OSHA and internal protocols
• Assist in incident investigations and near-miss reporting, contributing to detailed reports and corrective action plans
• Collaborate across departments to build a proactive, people-first safety culture
• Participate in safety meetings, offering fresh ideas and perspectives to continuously improve our practices
• Provide administrative and operational support to the EHS team on key projects and daily initiatives

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Passionate about building safe, healthy, and compliant work environments
• Strong understanding of core EHS principles and familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident sharing insights and contributing in team settings
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset for identifying and solving problems
• Comfortable working independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); bonus if you’ve worked with data visualization tools
• Familiar with risk assessment methodologies and eager to learn how they apply in a real-world setting
• Curious and quick to learn about industrial processes and workplace safety protocols
• Experience with safety-focused coursework, labs, or previous internships is a plus
• Brings a positive, team-first attitude with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!