AI Intern

Steel Partners • Clementon, NJ

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern will be embedded across Steel Partners' corporate functions — including Finance, Operations, HR, and Strategy — to help design, build, and deploy AI-powered tools, automations, and intelligent bots. The intern will work closely with functional leaders and the investment team to identify inefficiency, prototype solutions, and implement AI strategies that drive measurable impact. Given the lean structure of our corporate team, the AI Intern will take on meaningful ownership of projects from day one and have direct exposure to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed (within 1–2 years) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks, LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google), or automation platforms
• Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript; experience with REST APIs and cloud services a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and building
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for non-technical business stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different functional teams
• A self-starter mentality and comfort working in a fast-paced, lean environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in industrial, manufacturing, defense, finance, or supply chain domains considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with functional teams to assess processes, identify automation opportunities, and develop AI-driven solutions that reduce manual work and improve decision-making
• Design, build, and deploy intelligent bots (e.g., workflow automation bots, data retrieval bots, reporting assistants) tailored to specific business functions such as finance, HR, supply chain, and operations
• Integrate large language models (LLMs) and AI APIs into existing workflows and internal systems to enhance productivity across corporate functions
• Analyze internal data sets to surface insights, build dashboards, and support data-driven reporting for portfolio companies and the investment team
• Document AI solutions, technical workflows, and user guides to enable adoption and sustainability of new tools
• Work across departments to understand pain points, gather requirements, and ensure solutions are practical and user-friendly
• Monitor advancements in AI/ML tools, platforms, and best practices, and bring forward relevant innovations for evaluation

Benefits

• Networking opportunities with key business and technology community members
• Opportunity to earn class or internship credits pursuant to your attending college or university's credentials
• Real-world experience building AI solutions deployed across a global holding company
• Great mentors who care about your professional and technical growth
• Available on site or remote. New York City or Miami location available for corporate internships

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed