GenAI Intern

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

American Family Insurance invites students pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree to apply for a hybrid internship in Madison, WI. You will support ML applications, data analysis, and IT operations while learning in a collaborative corporate environment.

The role requires ongoing coursework, at least 24 credit hours, and strong analytical and communication skills. You’ll participate in onboarding, project presentations, and stay current with emerging tech trends and research.

Qualifications

• Must be currently seeking a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree and be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis or as required by the university's co-op program.
• Must have achieved 24 semester hours of academic credit before beginning the first work term.
• Preferred programs include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related technical fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the organization's business environment, culture, and structure to support work initiatives.
• Open to and support new ideas, systems, and procedures; generate creative actions in response to change.
• Build and develop ML applications to address business problems.
• Assist with data cleaning, preparation, and analysis.
• Participate in projects related to application support, software development, IT operations, system enhancements, and technology solutions.
• Present project results to management and department personnel.
• Stay up to date on quantum computing, machine learning, and emerging tech trends through research and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-driven solutions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree

At least 24 credit hours completed

Job description

Hourly Rate Range - $25 -$30

Primary Accountabilities

• Develop an understanding of the organization's business environment, corporate culture, and structure to support work initiatives.
• Open to and support new ideas, systems, and procedures. Generate creative ideas and actions in response to changing situations.
• Build and develop ML applications to address business problems.
• Assist with data cleaning, preparation, and analysis.
• Participate in projects related to application support, software development, IT operations, system enhancements, and technology solutions.
• Present project results to management and/or department personnel.
• Stay up to date on current quantum computing, machine learning, and emerging technology trends through research and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Must be currently seeking a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree and be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis or as required by the university's co-op program.
• Must have achieved 24 semester hours of academic credit before beginning the first work term.
• Preferred degree programs include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical fields.
• Preferred experience includes coursework, academic projects, internships, research, or hands-on work involving application support, software development, data analytics, machine learning, IT support, systems administration, or related technology functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills preferred.

Additional Information

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

Hybrid position based in Spark Madison, WI. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Madison office and be able to report onsite a minimum of 10days a month.

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.