AI Intern

Sentinel Technologies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. seeks motivated interns to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of AI technology and business strategy.

Working with our AI and Automation Team, you’ll engage with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI can drive value and learn to communicate AI’s potential to clients and teams. This onsite internship in Downers Grove, IL emphasizes collaboration with AI engineers, architects, and consultants, bridging classroom knowledge with real-world

Qualifications

• Junior in college or higher working toward a Bachelor's degree
• Major in Computer or Data Center Management or related field
• Hands-on experience with AI tools, cloud, and data center preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have a car and be able to travel between locations
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Identify and explore opportunities where AI can drive value with internal stakeholders
• Bridge classroom knowledge with real-world AI implementation impact
• Collaborate with AI engineers, architects, and consultants
• Communicate AI's potential to internal teams and clients
• Internship ends with review for potential full-time offer

Skills

AI tools experience

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Driving/transportation

Driver's license

US work authorization

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree (in progress)

Major in Computer or Data Center Management

Job description

Responsibilities

Sentinel is seeking internship candidates looking to gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of AI technology and business strategy. Working with our AI and Automation Team, you'll engage directly with internal stakeholders across the organization to identify and explore opportunities where AI can drive value. This is a unique opportunity to develop the business‑facing skills of AI implementation — learning to discover needs, evaluate possibilities, and communicate AI's potential — rather than focusing solely on technical development. Throughout your internship, you'll have access to our team of AI engineers, architects, and consultants to support your work and accelerate your understanding of practical AI. This program is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with real‑world impact. At the end of the internship, you will be reviewed by our internal hiring managers for an opportunity to receive a job offer for future employment.

Position

This position is onsite in Downers Grove, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a junior in college or higher working towards a Bachelor’s degree
• Major in Computer or Data center Management or related field
• Hands on experience in AI tools, cloud, data center is preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with our internal teams and our clients.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check.

Compensation Range

$23.00-$24.00 an hour

What You Get

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

Overview

MOTIVATED….make IT happen!

About

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, foster growth through certification and hands‑on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers .

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Sentinel EEO Policy Statement is available here.

https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity