AI Internship/ KI Werksstudent (w/m/d)

CEPA Study Abroad/ Terra Education Europe GmbH; Besigheim; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Flexible working hours

Complimentary beverages

Free parking

Employee discount

Job summary

CEPA Study Abroad / Terra Education Europe GmbH in Besigheim invites a motivated working student to join our IT team. You will gain practical experience in digitalization and AI within a modern, international work environment, supporting ongoing IT projects and AI initiatives.

The role involves up to 20 hours/week during the semester, with potential more hours during breaks. You should be enrolled in CS/AI/Data Science and proficient in German and English to collaborate with colleagues in Europe

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English communication.
• Interest in digitalization and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and further developing our Microsoft 365 environment.
• Setting up and configuring hardware and software.
• Providing first-level IT support to employees.
• Supporting IT projects and rollouts and AI initiatives.
• Analyzing, documenting, and automating workflows.
• Creating instructions, training materials, and documentation.

Skills

German (fluent)

English (fluent)

Microsoft 365

MS Copilot

Education

Student in CS/AI/Data Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Copilot

Job description

Who we are

CEPA Study Abroad is a U.S. based study abroad organization that partners with schools to develop and run custom faculty‑led programs in over 40 countries. CEPA was founded in 1997 and operates study abroad programs across Europe, including European Study Centers in France and Germany. Our main administrative offices are in Besigheim, Germany and Strasbourg, France. CEPA also partners with the CEPA Foundation to provide service‑learning opportunities in Costa Rica, Peru, and Guatemala, programs that align with our organization’s commitment to environmental and humanitarian engagement.

We are a small marketing team, very much mission and values driven, focused on building collaborative relationships and providing meaningful and challenging study abroad programs that enable students to broaden their global perspective, deepen their knowledge, and develop personally and professionally. We are committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability and have been offsetting our carbon footprint since 2019.

CEPA Study Abroad joined Terra Education in 2026, giving the organization the opportunity to expand its study abroad programs to additional destinations outside of Europe, working alongside our colleagues at Terra who have long‑standing expertise in Africa, Asia and Central & South America.

Your Role and Responsibilities

For our team in Besigheim, we are looking for a motivated working student with an interest in IT, digitalization, and artificial intelligence, who is keen to gain practical experience in a modern, international work environment.

In this role, you will not only contribute to ongoing IT projects but also actively support the implementation of new digital solutions and AI applications that are set to transform the way we work within the company.

Your tasks

Depending on your interests and current needs, you will support us with tasks including:

• Maintaining and further developing our Microsoft 365 environment
• Setting up and configuring hardware and software
• Providing first-level support to employees with technical questions
• Supporting IT projects and rollouts
• Analyzing, documenting, and automating workflows
• Implementing and using AI solutions such as MS Copilot
• Digitalizing and optimizing internal processes
• Researching and evaluating new technologies and AI applications
• Creating instructions, training materials, and documentation

Working hours: up to 20 hours/week during the semester, more hours possible during semester breaks by arrangement. Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility to extend.

What you bring to the table

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (ideally in your first semester) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field of study in the Heilbronn, Ludwigsburg, or Stuttgart region
• Enthusiasm for digitalization, modern IT solutions, and AI technologies
• Practical and solution-oriented approach to work
• Interested in taking on responsibility to take on responsibilities and drive projects forward independently
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Friendly demeanor and enjoyment of working with international teams
• Current enrollment at a university

What you can expect:

• Exciting practical experience in the future-oriented fields of IT, digitalization, and AI
• Participation in real projects with tangible benefits
• Direct insight into strategic digitalization initiatives
• High degree of autonomy and short decision-making processes
• Flexible working hours that can be combined with your studies
• International work environment with colleagues in Europe and the USA
• Modern IT infrastructure and the opportunity to actively shape new technologies
• Personal and professional development
• Optional: Provision of a furnished room in a shared apartment

Why us?

The Stuttgart/ Heilbronn region is currently developing into one of Germany’s most exciting hubs for AI and innovation. We want to actively leverage this environment and are looking for students who wish to put the knowledge gained from their studies and research into practice. At the same time, we offer the occasion to play a direct role in the digital advancement of an internationally active company.

Terra Education Europe GmbH
Weinstraße 3, 74354 Besigheim

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexible working hours
• Complimentary beverages
• Free parking
• Employee discount

Work location: On-site, Besigheim

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our company.

Requirements

Candidates should have a background in data science or a related field, with an interest in practical AI applications in a professional setting.

Benefits

Enjoy free snacks and two free lunches per week during your time in the office. Organise your schedule with flexible working hours.

Your First Months at CEPA Study Abroad

You will have integrated into the team, familiarised yourself with our internal systems, and begun shipping your first AI initiatives. Reach out through the application portal to share your background with us.