AI Generalist Internship Summer 2026
Walcott, IA Internship / IT / AI / Agentic AI
Job Type
Internship
Description

We are a fast-growing company leveraging data and artificial intelligence to drive more intelligent decision-making. Our team works on applying machine learning, data analytics, and automation to solve real-world problems in [industry—e.g., healthcare, finance, retail, etc.]. We are looking for a motivated AI & Data Analyst Intern to support our data-driven initiatives. Areas of interest preferred would be in marketing, advertising, sales, operations, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and agentic AI bots.


Responsibilities

  • Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Build dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders effectively.
  • Build Agentic AI bots.
  • Support the development and evaluation of machine learning models.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns.
  • Collaborate with company business leaders on automation and AI-driven solutions.
  • Stay up to date with the latest AI and data science tools, methods, and best practices.
  • Good familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a degree in AI Generalist, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Knowledge and use of various AI and Agentic AI tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
  • Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Knowledge of computer vision, or deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Hands-on use of multiple AI tools and solutions.
  • Prior internship or project experience involving AI/ML.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience with real-world AI and data analytics projects.
  • Mentorship from experienced data scientists and AI engineers.
  • Exposure to industry tools and best practices.
  • Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to impactful projects.

Benefits

  • Paid every Friday!
  • Educational Assistance up to $1500 a year!
  • FUEL Discount!
  • 20% discount on general merchandise
  • 10% discount on meals
  • Safety bonus!

Iowa 80 is committed to a culture of safety! We require employees to undergo a pre-employment drug test, physical, background check, and random drug testing.


This is an on-site position, not remote. Housing assistance is not provided, and Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a Visa.