AI Development Intern
Position: AI Development Intern
Location: Remote or Hybrid (Baltimore, MD)
Duration: March – June 2025 (Spring Term)
Hours: 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling to accommodate coursework)
Compensation: $25/hour
restricted to the following applicants:
position only available to students enrolled in Maryland Universities, or Maryland residents enrolled in- or out-of-state. Non-residents will not be reviewed.
About FutureMakers
FutureMakers is a small yet impactful manufacturer of hands-on, screen-free learning kits called Sparks. With a mission to empower educators and learners through playful exploration and social-emotional learning (SEL), we are developing Readyness, an AI-powered educator success tool. This platform will help K-5 educators seamlessly plan, prepare, and execute engaging, hands-on projects while aligning with educational standards.
We are seeking a creative and technically skilled AI Development Intern to contribute to the early-stage development of Readyness, focusing on its AI-driven features.
Responsibilities
As the AI Development Intern, you will:
- Collaborate with the FutureMakers team to refine the AI agent's user-interaction model based on educator needs.
- Develop and test AI-driven features within the Readyness platform, including:
- Interview-style data collection for educators.
- Dynamic generation of tailored preparation materials and resources.
- Suggestions for aligning projects with standards like NGSS and CASEL.
- Work with existing datasets to train and validate AI models, ensuring usability and effectiveness.
- Incorporate principles of learning engineering and adult learning strategies to optimize the AI for educator preparation and confidence-building.
- Design intuitive, educator-friendly interfaces for AI tools using APIs (e.g., OpenAI's GPT-4).
- Conduct user testing and feedback sessions to refine AI functionalities.
- Collaborate with Loyola University Maryland's Consulting Group and other education stakeholders to gather insights and validate project assumptions.
- Document the development process, including technical notes and user feedback for future iterations.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
- Enrollment in a Computer Science, Data Science, Education Technology, or related undergraduate/graduate program.
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI GPT models).
- Demonstrated applied experience with learning engineering or adult learning strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of or interest in K-12 education, social-emotional learning, and/or standards-based teaching practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Airtable, Zapier, Webflow, and other no-code/low-code tools.
- Experience designing conversational AI or chatbots.
- Prior experience with user testing or human-centered design.
- Knowledge of instructional design frameworks or strategies for professional development.
Preferred Coursework:
- CS / Data Science
- Education Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Instructional Design
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Learning Engineering
- Cognitive Science/Ed Psych
- Information Systems
Application Process
We believe the best way to assess your fit for this role is to see your skills and creativity in action. To apply, please:
1.Build and Share Your Custom GPT Agent: Create a custom GPT agent designed to introduce us to you, your work, and your experience in the field. The agent should:
- Guide us through your background and skills.
- Showcase how you would approach this role and address FutureMakers' goals for Readyness.
- Reflect your understanding of learning engineering, adult learning strategies, and AI-driven solutions.
2. Set a link to your custom GPT agent with instructions for how to interact with it.
3. Submit your GPT agent link to info@kidsmakethingsbetter.com with the subject line: AI Development Internship - Spring 2025 Application
Please Note:
- Cover letters and CVs are not required or encouraged. Let your custom GPT agent tell your story and demonstrate your expertise!
- If your GPT agent is password-protected, please include the password with your submission.
Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2025
Start Date: March 4, 2025