What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Generalist Internship Summer 2026 position at Iowa 80 Truckstop?
Description
We are a fast-growing company leveraging data and artificial intelligence to drive more intelligent decision-making. Our team works on applying machine learning, data analytics, and automation to solve real-world problems in [industry-e.g., healthcare, finance, retail, etc.]. We are looking for a motivated AI & Data Analyst Intern to support our data-driven initiatives. Areas of interest preferred would be in marketing, advertising, sales, operations, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and agentic AI bots.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice-to-Have Skills
What You’ll Gain
Benefits
Iowa 80 is committed to a culture of safety! We require employees to undergo a pre-employment drug test, physical, background check, and random drug testing.
This is an on-site position, not remote. Housing assistance is not provided, and Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a Visa.
We are a fast-growing company leveraging data and artificial intelligence to drive more intelligent decision-making. Our team works on applying machine learning, data analytics, and automation to solve real-world problems in [industry-e.g., healthcare, finance, retail, etc.]. We are looking for a motivated AI & Data Analyst Intern to support our data-driven initiatives. Areas of interest preferred would be in marketing, advertising, sales, operations, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and agentic AI bots.
Responsibilities
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets.
- Build dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders effectively.
- Build Agentic AI bots.
- Support the development and evaluation of machine learning models.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns.
- Collaborate with company business leaders on automation and AI-driven solutions.
- Stay up to date with the latest AI and data science tools, methods, and best practices.
- Good familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergrad degree in AI Generalist, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Knowledge and use of various AI and Agentic AI tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
- Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Knowledge of computer vision, or deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Hands-on use of multiple AI tools and solutions.
- Prior internship or project experience involving AI/ML.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with real-world AI and data analytics projects.
- Mentorship from experienced data scientists and AI engineers.
- Exposure to industry tools and best practices.
- Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to impactful projects.
Benefits
- Paid every Friday!
- Educational Assistance up to $1500 a year!
- FUEL Discount!
- 20% discount on general merchandise
- 10% discount on meals
- Safety bonus!
Iowa 80 is committed to a culture of safety! We require employees to undergo a pre-employment drug test, physical, background check, and random drug testing.
This is an on-site position, not remote. Housing assistance is not provided, and Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a Visa.
Salary : $1,500