AI Intern: Business Systems & User Enablement Jobs - Wauconda, Illinois (IL)

AI Intern:

Business Systems & User Enablement Jobs•Wauconda, Illinois (IL)

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Progressive Components Location:

Wauconda, IL Employment Type:

Part Time Pay:

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Business Systems & User Enablement•

Job Description AI Intern:

Business Systems & User Enablement Location:

Hybrid, on site at Wauconda, IL and remote

Duration:

Summer 2026; part time 32 hours/per week Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and technically curious AI Intern to support the rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement of AI tools across the organization. This role blends hands-on user support, training, and light technical work to ensure employees can effectively and securely use modern AI-enabled systems. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with people, solving problems, and learning how technology connects to real business processes. Key Responsibilities User Training & Support Deliver short demos, onboarding sessions, and 1:1 support for AI tools and Microsoft 365 applications Create simple user guides, quick reference sheets, and how-to documentation Respond to user questions, triage issues, and follow basic help desk workflows (document, escalate, resolve) Microsoft 365 & IT Fundamentals Support users with Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and OneNote Troubleshoot common issues such as login problems, permissions, browser/profile issues, and add-ins AI & Technical Enablement Assist in building and improving AI workflows, agents, and repeatable processes Support prompt design and automation initiatives Apply light coding (primarily Python) to support structured workflows and experimentation Identity, Access & Security Awareness Help troubleshoot access-related issues involving SSO, MFA, and permissions Partner with IT on rollout and governance best practices Data Literacy & Systems Thinking Understand where data lives, how it moves between systems, and appropriate use with AI tools Support basic data tasks; exposure to SQL Server or similar tools is a plus Preferred Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or related field Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with end users Experience or coursework involving: Microsoft 365 applications Python or similar scripting languages Basic IT troubleshooting concepts Databases or structured datasets What You'll Gain Real-world experience implementing AI in a business environment Exposure to enterprise systems, security concepts, and user enablement Hands-on problem solving across technical and people-focused challenges Mentorship in AI adoption, automation, and digital transformation