Intern, AI and Digital Innovation

Oxfam America

Intern supporting coordination and responsible adoption of AI tools at Oxfam. Focused on training, integration, and experimentation with AI initiatives in a nonprofit context.

Posted 5/12/2026internshipRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support coordination of AI Discovery Lab and Study Group
Maintain an inventory of ongoing and proposed AI initiatives across teams
Track use cases, pilots, lessons learned, and outcomes of AI experiments within Oxfam and the NGO world.
Support small pilots and proofs of concept under guidance from the ADAPT team
Research and experiment with chatbots, generative AI tools, and AI-assisted workflows (e.g., research, communications, analysis, internal processes)
Test and evaluate AI tools for usefulness, risks, accessibility, and alignment with organizational values
Research and help surface risks, limitations, and unintended impacts of AI tools
Assist with documenting responsible AI practices and internal guidelines
Help design, coordinate, or support staff training on AI tools and responsible use (including sessions led by the ADAPT team or external partners)
Develop simple guidance materials, job aids, or FAQs for staff learning AI tools
Provide light-touch support to staff experimenting with AI (e.g., office hours, documentation, resource sharing)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in computer science, information systems management or related work or equivalent combination of work experience, education, and training.
Demonstrated interest in AI, emerging technologies, and their real-world applications
Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar), chatbots, or AI-assisted workflows
Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Ability to explain technical or complex concepts in clear, accessible language
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Familiarity with MS Office suite, Windows 11 OS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI toolsgenerative AIchatbotsAI-assisted workflowsdata analysisresearch methodologiesdocumentation practicestraining development

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationindependenceability to explain complex concepts