Information Technology/AI Internship

Aqua Finance, Inc. • Bartlett, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aqua Finance is seeking an AI & Copilot Development Intern to support the design, testing, and refinement of AI-powered agents using Microsoft Copilot technologies. This internship offers hands-on, project-based experience working with tools such as Copilot Studio, plugins, connectors, and prompt flows while learning how AI solutions are designed to support real business use cases. Essential Functions Contribute to AI agent development projects by assisting in the design and build of AI-powered agents using Microsoft Copilot technologies such as Copilot Studio, plugins, connectors, and prompt flows Learn how to define agent behaviors, goals, and conversation flows aligned to real business use cases Support prompt engineering projects by creating, testing, and refining prompts, instructions, and grounding data to improve Copilot agent accuracy and usefulness Collaborate with technical mentors to understand how Copilot agents integrate with applications, workflows, and backend services Participate in testing and validation projects, including functional testing, data validation, and gathering user experience feedback Assist with troubleshooting agent behavior by reviewing logs, outputs, and prompt execution paths alongside experienced team members Document agent designs, use cases, limitations, and best practices to support future reuse and scaling Research new Microsoft Copilot capabilities, agent patterns, and product updates, and share learnings with the team Gain hands-on exposure to both low-code and pro-code approaches for extending Copilot functionality Required Education and Experience Currently enrolled at a University or College at a minimum of Junior Undergraduate Status Pursuing a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, information systems, software engineering, or a related field Completion of relevant coursework related to your field of study prior to the start of the internship Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills Internship will run from mid-May through mid-August Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the internship period Availability to participate for at least 9 weeks of the 12-week program This is an onsite internship; interns will be required to work at our corporate location in Wausau, WI for the duration of the internship. What You’ll Gain Hands-on, real-world experience supporting artificial intelligence and automation initiatives in a corporate environment Mentorship and professional development through collaboration with experienced AI, technology, and business professionals Opportunities to build your professional network by working alongside data, technology, and business teams across the organization Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly uses a computer and may be required to sit, stand, walk, see, communicate, and handle or manipulate objects or controls. The role involves extended periods of working at a computer and may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 20 pounds. This is primarily an office-based position with a significant portion of the work performed at a computer. Aqua Finance (Aqua) delivers flexible and consumer-friendly financing programs so families across the U.S. can bring their dreams to life. Our financing solutions make clean water, home renovations, and the great outdoors more affordable. We’re a growing, national company with values that are deeply rooted in a midwestern culture that cares about you as an individual. We succeed when you succeed and celebrate what you bring to Aqua. Here are Aqua, we say “Yes” to helping you succeed! Beyond finding your dream career, we aim to be a first-choice employer.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a University or College at a minimum of Junior Undergraduate Status
• Pursuing a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, information systems, software engineering, or a related field
• Completion of relevant coursework related to your field of study prior to the start of the internship
• Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Internship will run from mid-May through mid-August
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the internship period
• Availability to participate for at least 9 weeks of the 12-week program
• This is an onsite internship; interns will be required to work at our corporate location in Wausau, WI for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI agent development projects by assisting in the design and build of AI-powered agents using Microsoft Copilot technologies such as Copilot Studio, plugins, connectors, and prompt flows
• Learn how to define agent behaviors, goals, and conversation flows aligned to real business use cases
• Support prompt engineering projects by creating, testing, and refining prompts, instructions, and grounding data to improve Copilot agent accuracy and usefulness
• Collaborate with technical mentors to understand how Copilot agents integrate with applications, workflows, and backend services
• Participate in testing and validation projects, including functional testing, data validation, and gathering user experience feedback
• Assist with troubleshooting agent behavior by reviewing logs, outputs, and prompt execution paths alongside experienced team members
• Document agent designs, use cases, limitations, and best practices to support future reuse and scaling
• Research new Microsoft Copilot capabilities, agent patterns, and product updates, and share learnings with the team
• Gain hands-on exposure to both low-code and pro-code approaches for extending Copilot functionality

Benefits

• Hands-on, real-world experience supporting artificial intelligence and automation initiatives in a corporate environment
• Mentorship and professional development through collaboration with experienced AI, technology, and business professionals
• Opportunities to build your professional network by working alongside data, technology, and business teams across the organization

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern