Intern

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Standards Development Intern based in our Evanston, IL office. This is a hybrid opportunity. 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society by contributing to the advancement of safety standards? UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Standards Development Intern to join our team for the Summer 2026. 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 research and analysis. 

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 Standards Development Intern you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you: 

• Assist with standards and engagement projects related to industry mission and goals. This may involve document review, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing information from various sources. 

• Support standards development activities by organizing and maintaining standards project documentation (drafts, proposals, meeting minutes, action-item registers, and decision logs). 

• Assist with comment and ballot workflow including tracking submissions, categorizing themes, monitoring due dates, and supporting publishing packages. 

• Conduct targeted research from internal sources and public references (literature, incident summaries where available, regulatory updates, peer standards, and stakeholder inputs). 

• Help collect and organize data using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Analyze data to draw meaningful insights and trends. 

• Support in creating reports, presentations, and visualizations summarizing research findings. Prepare materials for internal and external presentations. 

• Assist in the coordination of standards development projects, organize, and maintain project documentation, including tracking progress and ensuring tasks are completed on time. 

• Stay current with relevant literature, trends, and developments in the field to contribute valuable insights to ongoing projects. 

• Perform administrative duties as needed, including data entry, scheduling, and coordination of meetings. (Depending on role and function) 

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: 

• 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. 

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting/filtering; pivot tables preferred). 

• Comfort producing structured PowerPoint presentations. 

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 summit 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.  

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