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Paid Spring/Summer 2026 Safety Internship – full-time, on-site. Allete, Inc., Duluth, MN.

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Requisition #: 5627. Salary: $19.50/hour. Application Closes: December 3, 2025.

About the Company

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

About the Position

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under general supervision:
    • Work within a team and independently on projects and tasks.
    • Acquire and apply knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, practices, and procedures.
    • Perform and participate in job safety plans, pre and post job meetings, safety assessments, evaluations, and training.
    • Communicate with internal customers and Safety team on an ongoing basis.
    • Participate in incident investigation and learning review.
    • Assist with reviews for peers which could include job hazard analysis, presentations, training, reports, etc.
    • Assist with development and delivery of content for internal communication and training through various methods including email, website, video, and face-to-face.
    • Interpret and ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies. 
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must currently be enrolled in either:
    • Bachelor’s degree program in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent with an expected graduation date between Dec 2026 and June 2028.
      OR
    • Master’s degree program in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as travel to generating stations and field sites is required.
  • Must have completed coursework towards attaining degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent.
  • Candidates may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, or aptitude.

DETAILS & DURATION OF INTERNSHIP:

  • This internship will report in person to Duluth, MN for the duration of the internship, with working conditions in both office and field settings.
  • This role is anticipated to begin May/June 2026.
  • The internship will be full-time during summer with the possibility of extending to a part-time basis during academic terms up until graduation. 
  • ALLETE will comply with college requirements.
  • Typical office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.
  • Hours and duration are subject to change based on company needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • The expected hourly compensation for this position is $19.50.
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Medical
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Community Engagement, and more

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

Bilingual (Spanish and English) Agricultural Safety Trainer, Oregon Farm Bureau. Full-time. Salem, OR.

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Organization Overview

Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing the full spectrum of Oregon agriculture. Since 1932, we’ve served over 6,600 farm and ranch families who raise more than 225 commodities using diverse practices across all farm sizes.

OFB gives farmers and ranchers a respected, unified voice in the political and regulatory arenas at the local, state, and federal levels. We advocate on issues including labor, water, transportation, land use, and environmental policy, ensuring agriculture remains viable and sustainable.

Learn more at oregonfb.org.

Position Overview

The Bilingual Agricultural Safety Trainer holds a pivotal role in providing mandatory Oregon OSHA safety training to agricultural employers in Oregon. The primary focus is to enhance and uphold employee safety and health standards within agricultural operations. The role necessitates proficiency in adult training techniques, expertise in Oregon OSHA-OAR Chapter 437 as the “Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Code, Division 4 (Agriculture) regulations. Additionally, an in-depth understanding of pertinent regulations concerning non-discrimination, non-harassment, and non- retaliation is critical.

Ongoing business development and recruitment will also be a key part of this position. Other aspects of the job will likely include meeting regularly and working with designated County Farm Bureau organizations on a variety of issues and other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with FLSA exempt status.

Reports To: This position reports to the Membership and Organizational Director.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting regular safety training sessions for employees, crew leaders, and supervisors in compliance with Oregon OSHA Division 4 regulations, conducted in both English and Spanish.
  • Assistance with resolution of personnel-related problems and resolution of other labor related issues.
  • Developing and customizing training materials, including adaptation of Oregon OSHA Division 4 resources, to meet safety training requirements in both English and Spanish.
  • Vigilantly monitoring updates to regulations affecting safety and health in the Oregon agricultural sector to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base.
  • Growing and developing a safety training customer base.
  • Working with County Farm Bureaus as directed.
  • Traveling to agricultural sites on a consistent basis to deliver safety training in a manner that aligns with the preferences and effectiveness desired by the farm.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills, complemented by proficiency in effective adult training methodologies.
  • Possession of essential professional trainer certifications, such as Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Trainer or the ability to secure necessary certifications.
  • Proficiency in the operation of agricultural equipment, including but not limited to tractors with PTO, forklifts, cartridge and hooded respirators, chemical spraying equipment, etc.
  • Proficiency in reading and comprehending Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, ensuring the timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, insurable by OFB’s insurance carrier.
  • Capable of interpreting and effectively conveying Oregon OSHA agricultural safety regulations to facilitate comprehensive employee safety training.
  • Approachable, even-tempered, and open to adopting new training techniques.
  • Willingness to travel throughout Oregon as necessary.
  • Timely submission of accurate monthly reports to Oregon Farm Bureau.
  • Have a working knowledge of safety and health management principles and apply them as appropriate.

Compensation

Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience and skill level. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health/dental insurance, 401k, and vacation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume’, and contact information for two references to jobs@oregonfb.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information visit http://oregonfb.careers.