The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program offers a wide variety of exciting paid internship opportunities. The MAC internship experience includes valuable leadership and professional development training, opportunities to build your network, exposure to MAC and the aviation industry, and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.

The Risk internship is 12-weeks, beginning in June and ending mid-August.

To apply: click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Yolanda Burckhardt at yolanda.burckhardt@mspmac.org or 612-713-8713.

Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.   

MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or Tekia.Jefferson@mspmac.org.   

MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.

The Risk Management Intern will assist with risk management activities, such as hazard assessment, incident investigation, claim management, and risk assessment in various MAC departments, thereby gaining a more comprehensive understanding of airport operations and associated risk.  With guidance from Risk Management staff, the intern's primary duty will be to assist with:  

• Incident review
• Claims assessment
• Data analysis regarding losses of various types
• Workplace inspections and evaluations
• Safety training, testing and record keeping
• Updating existing chemical inventories across the organization

Individual Contributor (IC) Competencies

• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Action Oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Optimizes Work Processes - Learns the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences
• Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Self-Development - Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
• Situational Adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

• Currently enrolled in or graduated within 12 months from a graduate or undergraduate degree program in risk management, business, environmental health, safety, industrial hygiene or related program.
• Completion of at least one or more high-school or higher chemistry courses.
• Ability to lift, position, and carry at least 25 lbs.
• Basic proficiency with e-mail, web browsers, Microsoft office software.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to commute between job sites.