Information Technology/AI Internship

Aqua Finance is seeking an AI & Copilot Development Intern to support the design, testing, and refinement of AI-powered agents using Microsoft Copilot technologies. This internship offers hands-on, project-based experience working with tools such as Copilot Studio, plugins, connectors, and prompt flows while learning how AI solutions are designed to support real business use cases. 

Essential Functions  

• Contribute to AI agent development projects by assisting in the design and build of AI-powered agents using Microsoft Copilot technologies such as Copilot Studio, plugins, connectors, and prompt flows 

• Learn how to define agent behaviors, goals, and conversation flows aligned to real business use cases 

• Support prompt engineering projects by creating, testing, and refining prompts, instructions, and grounding data to improve Copilot agent accuracy and usefulness 

• Collaborate with technical mentors to understand how Copilot agents integrate with applications, workflows, and backend services 

• Participate in testing and validation projects, including functional testing, data validation, and gathering user experience feedback 

• Assist with troubleshooting agent behavior by reviewing logs, outputs, and prompt execution paths alongside experienced team members 

• Document agent designs, use cases, limitations, and best practices to support future reuse and scaling 

• Research new Microsoft Copilot capabilities, agent patterns, and product updates, and share learnings with the team 

• Gain hands-on exposure to both low-code and pro-code approaches for extending Copilot functionality 

Required Education and Experience 

• Currently enrolled at a University or College at a minimum of Junior Undergraduate Status 

• Pursuing a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, information systems, software engineering, or a related field 

• Completion of relevant coursework related to your field of study prior to the start of the internship 

• Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills 

• Internship will run from mid-May through mid-August 

• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the internship period 

• Availability to participate for at least 9 weeks of the 12-week program 

• This is an onsite internship; interns will be required to work at our corporate location in Wausau, WI for the duration of the internship. 

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on, real-world experience supporting artificial intelligence and automation initiatives in a corporate environment 

• Mentorship and professional development through collaboration with experienced AI, technology, and business professionals 

• Opportunities to build your professional network by working alongside data, technology, and business teams across the organization 

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly uses a computer and may be required to sit, stand, walk, see, communicate, and handle or manipulate objects or controls. The role involves extended periods of working at a computer and may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 20 pounds.

This is primarily an office-based position with a significant portion of the work performed at a computer.