Injury Prevention Specialist Intern

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

To support these goals, Amazon is seeking Athletic Training students to join the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) Internship Program. This program will provide an opportunity for Athletic Training students to complete a paid part-time 16-week onsite experience beginning January 2027. In this role, you will be a part of the local WHS team and will support both onsite injury prevention and proactive safety. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center alongside the site’s IPS team and report directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with associates one-on-one with the goal to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.

This internship is educational and professional in nature but does not qualify as a clinical education experience for CAATE accreditation requirements.

Key job responsibilities

Proactive Prevention - Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions. Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends. Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm. Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes.

Wellness Education - Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands-on coaching. Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows. Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques.

Additional Job Elements include:

Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

Stand/walk for long durations during shifts.

Work in an environment where the noise level varies.

Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).

Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).

Submit a student Project related to ergonomic improvement and/or injury reduction to be delivered to the site and presented to site WHS and Operations teams at the end of the internship.

Basic qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a CAATE accredited Athletic Training program

- Eligible to sit for the BOC during the internship or within 6 months of internship end date

- Must have one of the following:

- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider; AND Current First Aid certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; OR Current valid Adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred qualifications

- Previous clinical experiences related to the occupational health setting.

- Undergraduate degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Ergonomics, or related field.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Problem solving mindset, proactive issue resolution skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Ability to work successfully in a fast-moving environment, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize workload even when faced with conflicting priorities.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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