Intern- Technology & AI Innovation (AI… at Catalyst · Dallas

Summary: Catalyst is seeking an AI Innovation Intern to join their Technology & Digital Experience team. This internship focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance customer engagement across various retail brands, offering hands-on exposure to AI-powered solutions. Responsibilities: - Assist in identifying opportunities to apply AI to improve digital experience across our brand portfolio, including personalization, search, product discovery, customer service, and content creation - Support the development and testing of AI-powered tools, such as chatbots, recommendation engines, workflow automations, and generative AI solutions - Conduct research on AI trends, emerging tools, and competitors to help inform digital strategy - Partner with Digital Experience, Marketing, UX/UI, and e-commerce teams to understand brand-specific needs and propose data-driven improvements - Help evaluate the performance of AI features using analytics dashboards and user feedback - Document findings, create presentations, and share insights with key internal partners - Participate in brainstorm sessions to generate new ideas for enhancing customer interaction across websites, apps, and social platforms Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Digital Marketing, UX/UI, or a related field (all majors welcome with demonstrated interest in tech) - Interest in or foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, including machine learning, large language models, or generative AI - Curiosity about digital experience trends and how technology shapes customer behavior - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw insights - Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across departments - Self‑motivated, creative, and eager to learn new technologies quickly - Must be available June 1st - August 7th 2026 for 40/hours per week - Adhere to regular in-office presence, including engaging in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration - Must have authorization to work in the United States - Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards - Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards and Company's policy - Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day - Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day - Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods - Ability to position self to reach at or below shoulder level Required Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Important Skills: Data Analysis, UX/UI Design Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, Self-Motivated