About the role#
The Innovation Projects Intern supports the coordination and delivery of AI transformation programs within the Project Management Office. You will assist in monitoring AI initiatives, managing project documentation, and conducting research to inform the internal AI roadmap. This position offers exposure to project management, strategic research, and stakeholder engagement within an agency setting.
What you'll do#
- Track AI initiatives, milestones, and priorities across the company.
- Maintain project documentation, action logs, and tracking tools.
- Attend PMO meetings to capture decisions, risks, and follow-up activities.
- Gather data from various sources to build reports and governance updates.
- Research AI adoption and innovation trends in competitor agencies and adjacent industries.
- Participate in AI sprints to test, develop, and refine AI tools and prompts.
- Document testing outputs and suggest improvements for workflows and tools.
- Coordinate with the FIONA team and internal stakeholders to support program delivery.
- Identify ways to improve internal processes and support AI adoption.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or degree in Business Administration.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
- Research and analytical capabilities with experience gathering data from multiple sources.
- A genuine interest in AI, technology, and business transformation.
- A proactive, curious mindset and the ability to work independently or within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 18 to April 16, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement to be in the New York office every Wednesday.
- Schedule: 20-25 hours per week, with minimum 4-hour blocks during business hours.
- Compensation: $20/hour for Bachelor's candidates and $25/hour for Master's candidates.
- This is a paid, part-time internship. Sponsorship is not available.
About FIRST
FIRST is a non-profit organization that focuses on science and technology education for young people. Founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, the group operates out of Manchester, New Hampshire. It creates programs centered on robotics and STEM to encourage students to explore technical careers. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people.
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