AI Enablement Intern

Griffin Capital Company•El Segundo, CA

just now•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Griffin Capital is seeking an AI Enablement Intern to join the Information Technology team for Summer 2026. This is not a passive support role. The intern will work directly with the Head of IT, Business Applications Manager, and Systems Administrator to help Griffin Capital evaluate, adopt, and operationalize AI tools across all functional departments. The intern will serve as an active contributor to the firm's ongoing AI beta program, partnering with department captains to map use cases, document workflows, and support responsible adoption firm-wide. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated fluency with Claude and generative AI platforms, the intellectual curiosity to quickly learn platform-specific tools as they are introduced, and the communication skills to translate AI capabilities into practical business solutions for a non-technical audience. This position is based in our El Segundo headquarters and requires 4 days in office. The internship is 32 hours/week for 10-12 weeks, with the option for extension. Exact schedule can be adjusted to accommodate the right candidate. This position is not eligible for immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Finance, Communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated fluency with Claude (Anthropic) and hands-on familiarity with generative AI tools and platforms including Microsoft Copilot, or similar.
Strong ability to translate AI capabilities into practical, non-technical business applications and communicate findings clearly to a mixed-fluency audience.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and document progress with minimal oversight.
Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a professional services environment with senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques and experience building structured prompt libraries or workflow documentation.
Exposure to workflow automation tools such as Zapier, Make, or Microsoft Power Automate.
Experience or coursework in Python, data visualization, or dashboard design.
Interest in or familiarity with real estate investment management, financial services, or legal technology applications.
Ability to quickly gain fluency with purpose-built AI platforms as they are introduced into the firm's technology environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a working resource for department captains across business departments as they evaluate AI use cases within their respective functions.
Participate in use case discovery sessions, document findings, and help maintain a structured use case inventory prioritized by feasibility and business value.
Support adoption efforts by providing hands-on guidance to staff navigating AI tools for the first time, including one-on-one and small group sessions as needed.
Help track beta program milestones, decisions, and outcomes to support accountability and momentum across workstreams.
Build and maintain a firm-wide prompt library tailored to Griffin Capital's functional workflows, with department-specific prompts for areas including investor communications, asset reporting, legal review support, and finance.
Develop and maintain AI learning resources, quick-reference guides, and training materials to support staff adoption of Claude and other approved platforms.
Document project discussions and action items to promote accountability across AI-related workstreams.
Create and maintain a central AI resource hub to serve as the firm's go-to repository for tools, policies, approved use cases, and training content.
Conduct structured workflow audits in partnership with department captains to identify processes most suitable for AI-assisted automation or efficiency improvement.
Document current-state workflows and prototype light automation or AI-assisted improvements where scope permits within the internship timeline.
Research and evaluate emerging AI tools relevant to Griffin Capital's business functions, including platforms specific to the real estate investment management sector.
Assist with the evaluation and onboarding of department-specific AI tools as they are introduced, including supporting legal team fluency with purpose-built legal AI platforms.
Work across all three members of the IT team on assigned projects, supporting integration, documentation, and cross-functional coordination as needed.
Contribute to data management and documentation for AI-related projects, maintaining organized records of progress, decisions, and next steps.
Participate in IT team meetings and contribute to planning discussions related to the firm's broader technology and AI roadmap.
At the close of the internship, the AI Enablement Intern will deliver a Capstone Report to the IT team and select firm leadership summarizing: use case findings and prioritization recommendations by department, the state of the prompt library and adoption resources delivered, an assessment of AI tools evaluated during the program, and recommended next steps for the firm's full AI launch. This presentation serves as the primary accountability mechanism for the internship and as a knowledge transfer document for the organization.