AI Tech Coach Student Intern

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED, LIMITED-DURATION POSITION THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2026
Continued employment beyond November 25, 2026, is subject to grant funding and College needs.

• Provides confidential, one-on-one AI technology fluency coaching to small business owners.
• Demonstrates practical uses of AI for marketing, customer communications, planning, research, productivity, and administrative tasks.
• Helps clients develop effective prompts and evaluate AI-generated information for accuracy and usefulness.
• Creates AI-related educational resources, checklists, handouts, and demonstrations.
• Assists with AI Resource Lab appointments, workshops, events, surveys, and client success stories.
• Completes required documentation of client interactions as directed by SBDC staff.
• Refers business advising, legal, tax, accounting, financial, or other professional questions to appropriate SBDC staff.
• Represents UCC and the SBDC in a positive and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works approximately 10 hours per week as needed between the hours of 8:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of all SBDC client information, including business, financial, proprietary, and personal information.
• Follows UCC and SBDC policies related to confidentiality, privacy, data security, ethics, conflicts of interest, and appropriate use of AI. Must complete OSBDC Ethics & Conflict of Interest Training.
• Must not enter confidential, proprietary, personally identifiable, financial, or sensitive client information into AI systems.
• Reviews AI-generated information for accuracy and communicates that AI outputs may contain errors or inaccurate information.
• Must not provide professional advice or make business decisions on behalf of clients.
• Protects client passwords, account credentials, and other access information.
• Immediately reports confidentiality, privacy, cybersecurity, or ethical concerns to the SBDC Director.

• Working knowledge of generative AI tools and practical business applications.
• Ability to explain technology clearly to people with varying levels of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt as AI tools and technology evolve.
• Ability to professionally represent UCC and the SBDC.

• Currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program.
• Completion of an introductory AI class, training, or workshop.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI to solve a practical problem.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or coach others in the use of AI or technology.
• Basic computer skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience using multiple generative AI tools.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, or providing customer service.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, small business, marketing, or technology.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED, LIMITED-DURATION POSITION THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2026
Continued employment beyond November 25, 2026, is subject to grant funding and College needs.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation: 

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx