Junior System Engineer

Junior Systems Engineer Intern

Location: Central Indiana

Organization: BNI Central Indiana

Job-Type: Fully remote

Work Schedule: Approx. 10-12 hours per week, flexible scheduling


About the Role

We’re looking for a systems-minded individual to join our regional BNI team for a 6-month internship focused on AI tools, no-code automation, workflow design, and systems support. This internship is designed for someone who wants hands-on, resume-building experience in automation, AI, and operations at a fast-moving small organization.


This is a no-code / low-code role.

Ideal candidates enjoy workflow tools (Zapier, Airtable, Notion, Power Automate) and prefer building systems by configuring existing platforms, not writing custom software.

If you’re seeking a software engineering internship involving programming, app development, algorithms, or full-stack work, this is not that role.


What You'll Work On

You’ll get to participate in real-world projects like:

AI & Automation

  • Building and maintaining workflows in platforms like Zapier, Power Automate, AirTable, and others.
  • Designing AI-assisted systems using ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and custom prompts
  • Testing, updating, and troubleshooting automations used by our regional operations team

Data & Systems Operations

  • Supporting our digital infrastructure across Sharepoint, G-Suite, AirTable, Notion, and CRM tools.
  • Helping structure data pipelines, integrations, and reporting dashboards.
  • Organizing, cleaning, and improving dataset flows across multiple platforms.

UI & Internal Operations

  • Helping refine workflows for accessibility.
  • Simplifying multi-step processes into clean, automated systems.
  • Documenting processes into clear, reusable SOPs.

R & D Future Projects

  • Experimenting with AI tools to optimize business operations.
  • Exploring no-code solutions for new regional initiatives.
  • Helping scale the systems that support hundreds of BNI members across Central Indiana.

    • Who We're Looking For

    You might be a great fit if you are:

    • A student or recent grad in Informatics, Computer Science, HCI, Engineering, Business Tech, Data Analytics, or a related field (not a requirement)
    • Curious, self-led, and excited to learn automation tools
    • Comfortable troubleshooting issues and digging for root causes
    • Excited by efficiency, structure, and making things “just work”
    • Interested in small-team environments where your ideas actually get used
    • Organized enough to manage multiple small tasks in parallel
    • Someone who loves AI tools and isn’t afraid to experiment with them

    Familiarity with workflow and productivity tools is more important than coding. Experience with Zapier, Notion, Airtable, or Power Automate is a strong plus.

    No programming experience required, and not ideal for students seeking coding-heavy internships.


    Internship Benefits

    Along with designing real-world systems and gaining professional experience, you'll leave with:

    Professional Portfolio Pieces (3-5 Case Studies)

    • Before/after workflow diagrams
    • Documentation you authored
    • Automation builds you designed
    • A complete case study showcasing your contributions

    For-Credit Eligible

    We’ll complete all necessary evaluations and paperwork for your university.

    One-on-One Mentorship

    Direct mentorship from our Systems Architect covering:

    • AI workflow design
    • Beta-testing and troubleshooting
    • Data security
    • Scaling systems

    Career Support

    At the end of the internship, you’ll receive:

    • A letter of recommendation from the Systems Architect
    • Interview support
    • Resume and portfolio review
    • Consideration for future contract or paid roles

    Flexible Scheduling

    We work with your school schedule.

    Approx. 10–12 hours/week, flexible around classes and exams.


    How to Apply

    Submit the following:

    • Your resume or LinkedIn Profile
    • A brief note (a paragraph or two) about why this role interests you
    • Optional: Links to any projects, GitHub, Notion pages, or portfolios
    • Optional: Tell us about a system you've ever automated or want to automate


    Applications can be submitted through LinkedIn.