AI Innovation Assistant (Part-Time) - Public Infrastructure

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Ewing Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Built-in peer support system
Flexible scheduling
Direct exposure to division leadership
Hands-on portfolio building

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Transportation seeks forward-thinking, collaborative college students to join as Part-Time AI Innovation Assistants. You will be paired with another student and embedded within a DOT division to analyze workflows, identify AI opportunities, and help staff implement smart solutions to improve efficiency and public service.

Responsibilities include division-specific embedded support, collaborative AI opportunity identification, research and presentation of

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
  • Majors in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Engineering or Public Policy preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Division-specific embedded support with your partner.
  • Brainstorm and propose AI use cases tailored to the division needs.
  • Research and present data-driven recommendations to division leadership.
  • Assist staff in piloting new AI tools and gather feedback.
  • Co-create simple guides to help non-technical staff adopt these tools.
  • Meet with AI interns from other divisions to align AI strategy.

Skills

Collaboration
AI trends
Communication
Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student enrollment

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The New Jersey Department of Transportation seeks forward-thinking, collaborative college students to join as Part-Time AI Innovation Assistants. You will be paired with another student and embedded within a DOT division to analyze workflows, identify AI opportunities, and help staff implement smart solutions to improve efficiency and public service.

Responsibilities include division-specific embedded support, collaborative AI opportunity identification, research and presentation of

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