AI Tools & Automation Intern (Paid Internship)

Location: Austin, TX Company: Easy Pay Direct

About Easy Pay Direct

Easy Pay Direct is a leading payment processing company specializing in high-growth industries. We help entrepreneurs, coaches, e-commerce businesses, and high-volume merchants scale without the fear of account closures or frozen funds.

We’re looking for a motivated college intern who’s eager to get hands-on experience building AI and automation tools that streamline business operations and create real value for entrepreneurs.

The Easy Pay Direct DNA

Our company is built on a simple yet powerful set of values:

• Persistence: We don't give up. We find a way to get it done.

• Growth: We're always learning, improving, and building.

• Open, Effective Communication: We say what we mean and we mean what we say.

• Doing The Right Thing: Our integrity is our foundation.

• We Make Things Easier: We Simplify other work by being thorough, collaborative, and efficient, delivering clear, high quality support that makes tasks easier for clients and teammates alike. 

Role Overview

As an AI Tools & Automation Intern, you’ll work directly with our marketing and operations teams to design, prototype, and launch micro SaaS-style tools using platforms like Replit, Lovable, and n8n. You’ll gain practical experience in applied AI, automation, and low/no-code platforms while building tools that will be tested and deployed in a real business environment.

What You’ll Do

• Research, design, and prototype AI tools that solve problems for Easy Pay Direct and our clients.

• Build automation workflows using n8n (or similar platforms).

• Experiment with Replit and Lovable (and others) to quickly create and test AI-powered applications.

• Work with Marketing and Operations to integrate tools into existing business processes (e.g., lead generation, reporting, customer support).

• Document workflows and create internal guides for non-technical users.

• Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to brainstorm tool ideas and optimize usability.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Technology, or related field.

• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or another scripting language.

• Interest in AI/ML, automation, or SaaS development.

• Comfortable experimenting with no-code/low-code platforms (n8n, Zapier, Make, etc.).

• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.

• Self-starter who enjoys building MVPs quickly and iterating.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience using AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).

• Knowledge of webhooks, APIs, or workflow automation.

• Experience with cloud platforms or GitHub.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience creating real AI products for a fast-growing company.

• Exposure to entrepreneurship and high-growth businesses.

• Mentorship from leaders in marketing and operations.

• A portfolio of projects you can showcase to future employers.

• Competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling around classes