AI Intern - DP&T

AI Intern – DP&T

Location: Remote, USA
Department: Digital Products & Technology – Data Science & Engineering
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Technology & Data Science
FLSA: Non-exempt

Role Overview:

The AI Intern will support the Data Science & Engineering team in researching, prototyping, testing, and evaluating artificial intelligence solutions that advance the mission of Special Olympics. This role provides hands-on exposure to applied AI, machine learning, generative AI, analytics, and software development in a nonprofit environment.

The intern will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to explore innovative uses of AI that improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, expand digital accessibility, and create positive outcomes for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and staff. This position is designed to provide practical experience developing, evaluating, and deploying AI-enabled solutions while learning industry best practices in responsible AI, data governance, and technology delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Research emerging AI, machine learning, and generative AI technologies and identify potential organizational applications.
• Assist with proof-of-concept development and rapid prototyping of AI-enabled applications.

• Assist in the development and testing of AI assistants, copilots, knowledge retrieval systems, and natural-language interfaces.
• Support prompt engineering, evaluation, and optimization activities.
• Help document AI workflows, technical designs, and implementation approaches.
• Participate in user testing and feedback collection efforts.

• Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to team members.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Contribute to documentation, presentations, and project deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, statistics, or data science concepts.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new technologies.

Learning Opportunities

During this internship, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work on real-world AI initiatives supporting a global nonprofit organization.
• Gain hands-on experience with generative AI, analytics, machine learning, and cloud technologies.
• Learn from experienced data scientists, engineers, and technology leaders.
• Participate in innovation, research, and product development activities.
• Build a portfolio of practical AI and data science experience with meaningful social impact.

Special Olympics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

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