Youth Digital Innovator Intern

EuzenConnect is focused on boosting digital skills in West Michigan through paid work for eager learners. The Youth Digital Innovator Intern will collaborate in a remote team to create digital solutions addressing local community problems, utilizing innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and software development.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the other digital innovators and coaches to learn about real-world problems and build collaborative solutions, and improve solutions iteratively
• Utilize user-centered design, story-telling, game theory, psychology, and empathy to build solutions that people enjoy
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance of software solutions to ensure fast adoption, and optimal performance, usability, and reliability
• Assist in data logistics tasks, including data cleaning, validation, and transformation, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used in our software solutions
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of 3D simulations and shared immersive experiences, using industry-standard authoring tools and techniques
• Participate in regular team remote communication and discussions, providing clear and concise updates on progress, and feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement on both software solutions and work practices
• Learn more about the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions
• Participate at live, in-person events to build the West Michigan innovation community

What they're looking for:

• Over 14 and under 19 years old
• Documentation to verify authorization to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take-over sponsorship for an employment visa at this time
• Current West Michigan resident. We are only able to accept applications from residents of Greater Grand Rapids and the following West Michigan counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa
• Currently enrolled in West Michigan middle, high school, or GED program
• Completion of Casual Simulation practice permit learning or equivalent digital experience
• Interest in learning more about programming, such as Javascript
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a remote team environment
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines