IT Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION The Innovation Intern will support IT innovation initiatives focused on AI, digital enablement, and business process improvement. This role is designed for a college student seeking practical experience in applying emerging technologies, documenting business use cases, supporting project communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a professional corporate environment. Learning Objectives Gain practical exposure to how AI and digital tools are evaluated, documented, and applied to business process improvement opportunities. Develop professional communication skills through project updates, meeting support, documentation, and stakeholder interaction. Build foundational project management habits, including tracking action items, deadlines, risks, and progress against defined outcomes. Strengthen understanding of responsible technology use, including confidentiality, data protection, and appropriate use of AI-enabled tools. Learn how cross-functional teams collaborate to translate business needs into clear project requirements and measurable results. Key Responsibilities AI Awareness & Digital Enablement Demonstrate a basic understanding of AI concepts, including automation, generative AI, prompting, and responsible AI considerations such as bias. Use AI tools to support tasks such as research, drafting, summarization, meeting notes, documentation, and workflow support. Assist with documenting AI-related business use cases, including knowledge retrieval, summarization, process improvement, and workflow automation. Support discussions between business and technical teams by helping translate business needs into clear requirements and measurable outcomes. Apply basic software development or digital productivity skills using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms. Help maintain transparent project documentation, including project plans, briefs, timelines, progress updates, and basic cost or budget tracking. Communications & Executive Reporting Prepare clear project artifacts, including business case summaries, process maps, stakeholder updates, technical outlines, and budget briefs. Communicate project status, key risks, action items, and cost tracking in a concise and professional manner. Create simple, well-organized PowerPoint summaries and supporting materials for project and leadership discussions. Schedule and support meetings using Microsoft Teams and Outlook, including agendas, notes, follow-ups, and meeting logistics. Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, preparation, accountability, and respectful interaction with team members and stakeholders. Stay organized by tracking assignments, deadlines, action items, and follow-ups in a transparent manner. Ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and apply coaching to improve work quality and professional growth. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. Handle company information responsibly and follow confidentiality, data protection, and corporate technology usage expectations. Show attention to detail when preparing documentation, presentations, meeting notes, and project materials. Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program, pursuing a 4-year degree in Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0 Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program duration Attend program dates May 3, 2027 – August 12, 2027 Interest in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, automation, business process improvement, or emerging technology. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize information clearly and professionally. Ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, and follow through on action items with guidance. Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn from feedback. Preferred Qualifications Coursework, project experience, or personal interest related to AI, data analytics, software development, automation, or digital business tools. Exposure to tools such as GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Power Platform, or other AI-enabled productivity tools. Experience creating presentations, meeting notes, process documentation, project summaries, or business case materials. Basic understanding of project management concepts, including timelines, milestones, risks, action items, and status reporting. Comfort working with cross-functional teams and translating ideas into clear documentation or visual summaries. Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how AI and digital tools can improve business operations. PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI