Risk Control / Occupational Safety Internship Summer 2026

As a Safety Intern, you'll travel with a mentor to assess customer safety, conduct risk evaluations, and support loss prevention strategies that reduce client claims.

What You'll Do

Risk Control / Occupational Safety interns will work with experienced safety consultants across multiple business units at Sentry. Interns will assist with conducting safety consultations in various manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and dealership markets. They will help inspect facilities, prepare technical reports, and develop recommendations to help customers control safety exposures. Interns will also gain exposure to evaluating insurance line of business risk including property, workers compensation, liability, auto, and others. Interns will learn how to interact with sales associates and consult with our customers on the principles that will keep their workplace safe.

What it Takes

To be considered for this position, the following criteria are necessary :

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field

Obtain a minimum in-major GPA of 3.00

Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027

Ability to work in a team atmosphere

Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience

Clear MVR and background check

What You'll Receive

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to gain :

Real work experience in a professional, corporate setting

Sentry is happy to offer a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday can be worked from home if you choose to, with Tuesdays through Thursdays required in office.

Equipment necessary to work from home, including a laptop and monitors

Competitive compensation

Free housing and parking close to our offices

Opportunity to add value to the organization by developing and expressing your talent

Exposure to company leadership and executives

Community involvement through social events and networking opportunities

Free access to Sentry's onsite Fitness Center, which includes an Olympic size pool, full size gym, racquetball court, and more in Stevens Point's offices

A meal stipend / allowance, depending on location

Convenient and available on-site amenities such as our onsite credit union, auto center, theater, hair salon, restaurants, 18-hole championship golf course and more in Stevens Point

Why Sentry Insurance

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we are one of the largest and strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

You can own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Who You'll Want to Contact

Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tha Xiong

Tha.Xiong@sentry.com

Apply online : Visit www.jobs.sentry.com and submit your application and resume

And learn more about college opportunities at : College Students | Careers at Sentry Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.