AI Automation Associate (Local Hero)

Local Hero Holdings Company•Boulder, CO

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re launching a company-wide AI transformation initiative—and we’re looking for AI Automation Associates to help transform how work gets done across our organization. This is an entry-level role designed for a recent Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, Data Science, or related graduate who has spent the last several years learning how to leverage AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging technologies to solve real-world problems. In this role, you’ll be paired with experienced subject matter experts in a specific area of our business to identify repetitive work, build AI-powered solutions, and help teams spend less time on manual tasks and more time creating value. Unlike many traditional entry-level technology roles, you’ll work directly within a business function to deliver meaningful AI-driven improvements while remaining part of the Technology organization for mentorship, continued training, and career development. This structure allows you to build both business and technical expertise while making a measurable impact. What matters most is your ability to think creatively, learn quickly, and use AI to automate tasks, improve workflows, and unlock productivity. If you’re excited about being at the forefront of AI adoption in a fast-growing company, keep reading! This position is hybrid or in office based in Boulder, Colorado. Candidates must be located within commuting distance of our office or be recent graduates from Colorado-based institutions. We are seeking recent graduates from Colorado colleges for their first roles after completing school. Non-Colorado-based candidates will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, IT, or a related field
0-2 years of professional experience and open to recent graduates and those who have pursued alternative education paths or have internship or fellowship experience
Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms
Strong curiosity about automation, productivity, and emerging technologies
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work independently
Experience building projects using AI, automation tools, APIs, or no-code/low-code platforms through coursework, internships, personal projects, or hackathons

Nice To Haves

A portfolio of AI projects, automations, applications, or technical work
Experience with platforms such as Zapier, Make, n8n, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic APIs, or similar tools
Experience using Python, JavaScript, SQL, or other scripting languages
Demonstrated examples of using AI to automate workflows or improve efficiency
Strong entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to experiment
Passion for finding smarter ways to solve business problems
Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, JSON, and basic system integration concepts

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to understand workflows, challenges, and priorities
Identify repetitive, manual, and time-consuming tasks suitable for automation
Document current processes and recommend AI-driven improvements
Help prioritize projects based on business impact and implementation effort
Document current-state workflows, identify root causes of inefficiency, and recommend automation opportunities based on business value and implementation complexity
Build and deploy AI-powered workflows using modern AI platforms and tools
Develop prompts, automations, agents, and integrations that streamline work
Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to test new ideas quickly
Partner with technical teams when deeper development support is required
Build AI-powered solutions with consideration for data privacy, security, access controls, and responsible AI usage
Maintain documentation and support continuous improvement of deployed automations and AI solutions
Support automation initiatives across marketing, sales, finance, accounting, recruiting, operations, and other business functions
Automate reporting, data collection, analysis, documentation, and administrative processes
Improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across teams
Create systems that reduce manual work and increase productivity
Help team members learn and adopt AI tools effectively
Create documentation, best practices, and training materials
Support rollout of new AI-driven processes and workflows
Act as an internal advocate for AI innovation and continuous improvement
Track project outcomes, productivity gains, and time savings
Maintain documentation of active and completed AI initiatives
Monitor automation effectiveness and user adoption
Help quantify business impact across departments
Measure success through time saved, manual effort reduced, adoption rates, accuracy improvements, and business impact where applicable