AI Tech Coach Student Intern

AI Tech Coach Student Intern

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Part Time 19 or Fewer Hours per Week

Job Number

PTC-SBDC-0009

Department

Part-Time Employment

Opening Date

09/18/2026

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AI Tech Coach Student Intern

Temporary, Part-Time

Funded via a grant from Google and America's SBDC, the intern works closely with SBDC staff to provide confidential, one-on-one AI technology coaching to small business owners through the Umpqua SBDC AI Resource Lab. Helps clients learn to use artificial intelligence tools safely, ethically, and effectively for practical business applications. Training will be provided.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED, LIMITED-DURATION POSITION THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2026

Continued employment beyond November 25, 2026, is subject to grant funding and College needs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides confidential, one-on-one AI technology fluency coaching to small business owners.
• Demonstrates practical uses of AI for marketing, customer communications, planning, research, productivity, and administrative tasks.
• Helps clients develop effective prompts and evaluate AI-generated information for accuracy and usefulness.
• Creates AI-related educational resources, checklists, handouts, and demonstrations.
• Assists with AI Resource Lab appointments, workshops, events, surveys, and client success stories.
• Completes required documentation of client interactions as directed by SBDC staff.
• Refers business advising, legal, tax, accounting, financial, or other professional questions to appropriate SBDC staff.
• Represents UCC and the SBDC in a positive and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works approximately 10 hours per week as needed between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND AI GOVERNANCE:

• Maintains strict confidentiality of all SBDC client information, including business, financial, proprietary, and personal information.
• Follows UCC and SBDC policies related to confidentiality, privacy, data security, ethics, conflicts of interest, and appropriate use of AI. Must complete OSBDC Ethics & Conflict of Interest Training.
• Must not enter confidential, proprietary, personally identifiable, financial, or sensitive client information into AI systems.
• Reviews AI-generated information for accuracy and communicates that AI outputs may contain errors or inaccurate information.
• Must not provide professional advice or make business decisions on behalf of clients.
• Protects client passwords, account credentials, and other access information.
• Immediately reports confidentiality, privacy, cybersecurity, or ethical concerns to the SBDC Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of generative AI tools and practical business applications.
• Ability to explain technology clearly to people with varying levels of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt as AI tools and technology evolve.
• Ability to professionally represent UCC and the SBDC.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program.
• Completion of an introductory AI class, training, or workshop.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI to solve a practical problem.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or coach others in the use of AI or technology.
• Basic computer skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience using multiple generative AI tools.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, or providing customer service.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, small business, marketing, or technology.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED, LIMITED-DURATION POSITION THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2026

Continued employment beyond November 25, 2026, is subject to grant funding and College needs.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

• A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
• Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
• A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veterans presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.

This position is not eligible for employer-provided benefits.

01

UCC employees must work and reside in the State of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the State of Oregon by the start date of this position?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your experience using generative AI tools and the types of tasks youve used them for.

03

Are you currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed an introductory course, training, workshop, or other structured learning experience related to artificial intelligence or generative AI?

• Yes
• No

05

Which generative AI tools have you used?

Required Question

Employer Umpqua Community College

Address 1140 Umpqua College Rd

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone 541 440 7690

Website http://umpqua.edu