Training & Development Intern IS | Summer 2027

Clean Harbors
La Porte, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have coursework or experience in training coordination or workforce development. This role is based in La Porte, TX, and requires full-time on-site presence with potential for travel.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with academic focus on training administration or HR who seek hands-on experience in onboarding.
    — “Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Training Administration, Human Resources Learning and Development, Adult Education, or a related field”
  • Individuals with a willingness to travel and engage in operational environments for immersive learning.
    — “Travel to other training or branch locations may be required”
  • Students looking to build presentation and facilitation skills in a safety-conscious corporate culture.
    — “Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interested in developing presentation and facilitation skills”

Things to consider

  • This role demands full-time on-site presence and may involve travel, which limits remote flexibility.
    — “This is a full-time internship and is not eligible for remote work”
  • The internship is time-bound, running from May to August 2027, requiring a summer commitment.
    — “Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with learning management systems or training documentation in your resume.
    — “Assist with training schedules, onboarding documentation, learning management systems, and employee training records”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records in your application.
    — “Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
    — “Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint”
  • Showcase any prior experience in creating engaging learning environments or training materials.
    — “Help create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for new employees”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • support new employee orientation
  • assist with training schedules
  • create a welcoming learning environment
  • complete and present a final internship project
Typical background
degree in Business Administration, Training Administration, Human Resources Learning and Development, Adult Education

Skills & requirements

Required

Employee OnboardingTraining CoordinationWorkforce DevelopmentCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Presentation SkillsFacilitation Skills

Stack & domain

CommunicationInterpersonalOrganizationalPresentationFacilitation

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is looking for a Training & Development Intern to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program in LaPorte, TX, supporting HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors.

This internship provides hands-on experience in employee onboarding, training coordination, and workforce development. The intern will work alongside experienced Training & Development professionals to support new employee orientation, training activities, and programs that help employees succeed in their roles.

This is a full-time internship and is not eligible for remote work. Travel to other training or branch locations may be required.

Start dates:

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!Competitive pay of $20/hourClean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

 Our internship program is designed to provide:

Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;

Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;

Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;

Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by following all safe work practices, policies, and procedures;Shadow Training & Development professionals to learn how employee onboarding and training programs are coordinated and delivered;Assist with facilitating Day 1 onboarding and orientation programs for new employees;Support presentations introducing company culture, safety expectations, operational standards, and workplace policies;Help create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for new employees;Assist with training schedules, onboarding documentation, learning management systems, and employee training records;Support communication and coordination between new employees, instructors, Human Resources, and operational teams;Gain exposure to technical, safety, and competency-based training programs and employee development processes;Travel to other training or branch locations as needed to support onboarding and training activities;Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities;Complete and present a final internship project at the conclusion of the program.

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Training Administration, Human Resources Learning and Development, Adult Education, or a related field at an accredited college or university;Strong interest in employee training, onboarding, and workforce development;Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interested in developing presentation and facilitation skills;Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation;Ability to work collaboratively with employees, instructors, and operational leaders;Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;Willingness to learn new training systems, processes, and technology;Ability and willingness to travel as needed. 

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety-focused team today! To learn more about our company and apply for this opportunity, visit: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Source: Clean Harbors careers

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