Artificial Intelligence Co-Op/Intern - Spring 2027

The Mosaic Company; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plans

Health benefits

Retirement plan

STD/LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Safety-centered culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

The Mosaic Company in Lithia, Florida (HQ in Lithia, Tampa area) is offering an Artificial Intelligence Co-Op/Intern for Spring 2027. The role is full-time, in-person hybrid at the FishHawk site, January 11, 2027 to April 23, 2027, 36–40 hours per week.

You will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to prototype and productionize AI/ML solutions, and communicate results to stakeholders. You’ll work on reproducible AI/data workflows, model development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Co-Op/Intern – Spring 2027

Where will you work: FishHawk site located at 13830 Circa Crossing Drive, Lithia, FL, 33547. In person, Hybrid. 9/80 schedule if applicable.

Term January 11th, 2027 to April 23th, 2027. Full time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36‑40 hours a week.

As an Artificial Intelligence Co‑Op/Intern you will support Mosaic’s AI team in building and scaling AI/ML and GenAI solutions that drive business value across key functions. The role involves rapid prototyping, iterative development, and collaboration with data scientists and engineers to move ideas into production.

Our student opportunities allow you to learn from professionals, offer competitive pay, an opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.

What you’ll do:

• Build & Prototype AI Solutions Develop and evaluate ML models, LLM-powered applications, or agentic AI workflows for a scoped business problem Document methodology, assumptions, and trade‑offs while completing a scoped analysis or prototype, then clearly translate results into actionable recommendations.
• Develop Reproducible AI/Data Workflows Build and document reproducible datasets, training pipelines, or evaluation harnesses Define and document cleaning, feature engineering, prompt/evaluation, and validation processes to ensure scalability and reliability, while building reproducible datasets or pipelines.
• Package & Communicate Results Deliver a final package (summary, visuals, code/notebook, model card, runbook) Present key insights, limitations, risks, and recommended next steps to both technical and business stakeholders, and deliver a final package including summaries, visuals, and supporting code or documentation.
• Collaborate across the organization — partnering with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to scope problems and ship solutions.
• Participation in department meetings and meetings specific to the project assignment.
• Adhering to Mosaic’s mission, guiding principles and priorities, and key competencies.

What you’ll need:

• Junior level or above by January 2027 pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a closely related field (Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer/Software Engineering) — Computer Science background strongly preferred
• 2.75 GPA or higher
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with common libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow); comfort with Git and Jupyter notebooks
• Coursework, projects, or hands‑on experience with machine learning, deep learning, NLP, or applied statistics
• Exposure to Generative AI / LLMs (prompting, RAG, agentic workflows) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a strong plus
• Nimble, sharp, and intellectually curious — a fast learner who thrives in ambiguity, asks good questions, and picks up new tools and concepts quickly
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to break down ambiguous business problems into structured, testable AI/data approaches
• 1‑2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, or work is preferred. Previous internship or co‑op experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license — You will need to be able to travel to and from sites and/or office.
• Ability to work full timeand be a student in standing at the time of the co‑op/internship
• Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete post‑offer/pre‑placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination.
• Experience working in a team environment is a must
• Effective verbal and written communication skills — able to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Able to lift approximately 0‑25 lbs. occasionally
• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials
• Able to hear, with or without correction
• Able to read, write and understand basic English
• Able to see, with or without correction
• Able to use fine hand motor skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• competitive compensation and bonus plans,
• comprehensive health benefits,
• attractive retirement savings plan,
• STD/LTD,
• tuition reimbursement,
• a safety-centered culture,
• meaningful career development opportunities,
• a growing focus on a flexible work‑life balance.

About Mosaic

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America. The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the world’s leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients.

At Mosaic, we act with integrity and we perform our work ethically and transparently. We believe success comes when we make smart choices about how we engage our people, the way we manage our resources and our stewardship towards the environment. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful work environment for our 13,000 employees across the globe. We hold ourselves responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and company. We are dedicated to ensuring Mosaic is a place where people are proud to work and grow. Serving customers in over 40 countries we are committed to strengthening our product portfolio by rethinking and reengineering outdated processes and focusing on digitalization. We collaborate across departments and geographies in order to streamline best practices. We foster innovation, encourage new ideas and strive to achieve excellence with a humbleness that we can always improve. And we demonstrate our commitment to good corporate citizenship by acting thoughtfully and responsibly in our operating communities - contributing our expertise, innovative spirit and financial resources.

Career Opportunities at Mosaic We are looking for bright and passionate individuals with an innovative spirit and a fresh perspective. We are seeking people knowledgeable in best‑practices, comfortable with technology and digitalization, and who are interested in accelerating and optimizing performance. We want people who are motivated by our mission and our purpose. In return, our employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and bonus plans, comprehensive health benefits, attractive retirement savings plan, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, a safety-centered culture, meaningful career development opportunities and a growing focus on a flexible work‑life balance.