AI Automation Associate

Local Hero

AI Automation Associate facilitating AI transformation initiatives within business functions for Local Hero. Partnering with stakeholders to automate processes and track productivity gains.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Act as an internal advocate for AI innovation and continuous improvement
Track project outcomes, productivity gains, and time savings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree completed in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, IT, or a related field
0-2 years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Strong health plans - We even cover our employees' dental and vision premiums
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts
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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI toolsautomation toolsAPIsno-code platformslow-code platformsproblem-solvinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsadaptabilityindependence