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AI / Automation Intern

The Cary CompanyAddison, IL

$18 - $20 / hour

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Overview

Schedule
Part-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$18-$20/hour
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Onsite – Addison, IL$18–$20/hr | Full‑time | 10–12 weeks

We’re looking for a hands‑on intern who can help our team build practical AI and automation tools that save time across the company. You’ll work onsite at our Addison headquarters and support real projects from day one.

What You’ll Work On

Automation (Zapier / Power Automate / Make)

  • Build and improve workflows that eliminate manual steps
  • Create simple connectors, triggers, and templates we can reuse

AI Assistants (GPT-based tools)

  • Build lightweight internal “assistants” for drafting, summarizing, and lookups
  • Package each tool with basic documentation and a quick-start guide

Knowledge Search (RAG-lite)

  • Help index a small set of internal SOPs/FAQs
  • Support a pilot inside one department with usage and time‑saved metrics

Who You’ll Work With

  • Technical Lead
  • People/Program Lead
  • Project Coordinator
  • Metrics/Dashboards Analyst

This role is scoped to be productive without adding management overhead. You’ll get direction, structure, and clear projects to ship each week.

What We’re Looking For

  • Rising junior/senior in CS, IS, IE, Data, or related field
  • Experience with Zapier / Power Automate / Make
  • Basic Python (API calls, JSON, simple scripts)
  • Familiarity with OpenAI or Azure OpenAI
  • Strong documentation habits and bias for action
  • Must be onsite in Addison, IL for the full internship
  • US work authorization required

What You’ll Deliver

  • 3–5 live automations or AI tools
  • Clean documentation and SOPs for everything you build
  • Before/after metrics showing time saved
  • End‑of‑summer demo to leadership

A little about the company: 

  • Been around since 1895. 
  • Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240. 
  • Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023). 
  • We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.  
  • We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison. 
  • We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
  • Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

  • Interns will receive check-ins from HR as well as their department leader
  • We have various committees employees can support such as Culture Committee and Cary Cares
  • Fun Friday’s, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page) 

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics: 

  • Positive/optimistic 
  • Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better 
  • Curious/Inquisitive 
  • Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers) 
  • Supportive of Co-workers

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What is the work location for this position at The Cary Company?
This job at The Cary Company is located in Addison, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at The Cary Company?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $18–$20 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at The Cary Company?
The Cary Company lists this role as a Part-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at The Cary Company?
The Cary Company is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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