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AI Automation Associate

Boulder Heavy Industries
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AI Automation Associate (Local Hero)

 

We’re launching a company-wide AI transformation initiative—and we’re looking for AI Automation Associates to help transform how work gets done across our organization. 

 

This is an entry-level role designed for a recent Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, Data Science, or related graduate who has spent the last several years learning how to leverage AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging technologies to solve real-world problems. 

 

In this role, you’ll be paired with experienced subject matter experts in a specific area of our business to identify repetitive work, build AI-powered solutions, and help teams spend less time on manual tasks and more time creating value. \

 

Unlike many traditional entry-level technology roles, you’ll work directly within a business function to deliver meaningful AI-driven improvements while remaining part of the Technology organization for mentorship, continued training, and career development. This structure allows you to build both business and technical expertise while making a measurable impact. 

 

What matters most is your ability to think creatively, learn quickly, and use AI to automate tasks, improve workflows, and unlock productivity. 

 

If you’re excited about being at the forefront of AI adoption in a fast-growing company, keep reading! 

 

This position is hybrid or in office based in Boulder, Colorado. Candidates must be located within commuting distance of our office or be recent graduates from Colorado-based institutions. 

 

We are seeking recent graduates from Colorado colleges for their first roles after completing school. Non-Colorado-based candidates will not be considered. 

 

A Day in the Life 

 

AI Opportunity Discovery 

  • Partner with business stakeholders to understand workflows, challenges, and priorities 
  • Identify repetitive, manual, and time-consuming tasks suitable for automation 
  • Document current processes and recommend AI-driven improvements 
  • Help prioritize projects based on business impact and implementation effort 
  • Document current-state workflows, identify root causes of inefficiency, and recommend automation opportunities based on business value and implementation complexity 

 

AI Solution Development 

  • Build and deploy AI-powered workflows using modern AI platforms and tools 
  • Develop prompts, automations, agents, and integrations that streamline work 
  • Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to test new ideas quickly 
  • Partner with technical teams when deeper development support is required 
  • Build AI-powered solutions with consideration for data privacy, security, access controls, and responsible AI usage 
  • Maintain documentation and support continuous improvement of deployed automations and AI solutions 

 

Business Process Automation 

  • Support automation initiatives across marketing, sales, finance, accounting, recruiting, operations, and other business functions 
  • Automate reporting, data collection, analysis, documentation, and administrative processes 
  • Improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across teams 
  • Create systems that reduce manual work and increase productivity 

 

Training & Adoption 

  • Help team members learn and adopt AI tools effectively 
  • Create documentation, best practices, and training materials 
  • Support rollout of new AI-driven processes and workflows 
  • Act as an internal advocate for AI innovation and continuous improvement 

 

Measurement & Impact 

  • Track project outcomes, productivity gains, and time savings 
  • Maintain documentation of active and completed AI initiatives 
  • Monitor automation effectiveness and user adoption 
  • Help quantify business impact across departments 
  • Measure success through time saved, manual effort reduced, adoption rates, accuracy improvements, and business impact where applicable 

 

Here’s What You Need to Get Our Attention 

  • Bachelor’s degree completed in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, IT, or a related field 
  • This role is geared towards those with 0-2 years of professional experience and open to recent graduates and those who have pursued alternative education paths or have internship or fellowship experience  
  • Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms 
  • Strong curiosity about automation, productivity, and emerging technologies 
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders 
  • Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work independently 
  • Experience building projects using AI, automation tools, APIs, or no-code/low-code platforms through coursework, internships, personal projects, or hackathons 

 

What Will Make Us Call You For Sure 

  • A portfolio of AI projects, automations, applications, or technical work 
  • Experience with platforms such as Zapier, Make, n8n, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic APIs, or similar tools 
  • Experience using Python, JavaScript, SQL, or other scripting languages 
  • Demonstrated examples of using AI to automate workflows or improve efficiency 
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to experiment 
  • Passion for finding smarter ways to solve business problems 
  • Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, JSON, and basic system integration concepts 

 

Why This Role Matters / What Success Looks Like 

 

This role is a foundational part of our long-term AI strategy. 

 

Success means helping our teams work smarter, move faster, and focus on higher-value activities by identifying and implementing practical AI solutions that deliver measurable results. 

 

You’ll succeed by: 

  • Identifying high-impact automation opportunities 
  • Delivering practical solutions quickly and effectively 
  • Building trust with business stakeholders 
  • Measuring and communicating results 
  • Creating meaningful productivity gains across departments 
  • Helping establish a culture of AI innovation throughout the organization 

 

And if we haven’t convinced you yet, here’s why you’ll want to be part of our team: 

 
We aren't just in the most beautiful city in the world (in our humble opinion), but a place where fun isn’t a 4-letter word: 

  • Remote work available with the possibility of onsite or hybrid if in commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office 
  • Time off is as important as hard work! Salaried employees are on a Flex PTO plan 
  • Generous holidays including a reduced schedule between Christmas and New Year’s 
  • We make sure our team is well cared for with strong health plans - We even cover our employees' dental and vision premiums 
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts Plan 
  • Matching traditional and Roth 401k 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Supplemental tenure-based leave: self-care and family first 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Legal Assistance plan 
  • Pet Insurance discount through the ASPCA 
  • A killer culture with team members who have your back! 

 

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000/year 

 

COME AS YOU ARE: 
Your gender, your gods, your skin tone, and who you love don’t make a difference here. We’re all about building a team where talent shines and uniqueness is respected. At Local Hero we hire based on smarts, skills, experience, and potential—nothing else. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, if you’re great at what you do, we want to hear from you!