Student Intern

We are seeking a motivated student intern to join our IT team and help develop Claude AI agents while serving as a technical mentor to select staff. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI integration in higher education while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Claude Agent Development: Design, build, and deploy Claude AI agents using Claude Pro/Edu platforms to solve real campus challenges

• Technical Implementation: Utilize Claude Code CLI tool for agentic coding tasks and workflow automation

• Workflow Automation: Create and maintain automated processes using n8n workflow platform

• Custom Development: Build and deploy custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers on Hostinger infrastructure

• Knowledge Transfer: Teach, mentorand develop training materials for staff on Claude AI capabilities, best practices, and implementation strategies

• Documentation: Work with IT staff on creating comprehensive guides and documentation for developed solutions

• Problem-Solving: Identify opportunities for AI integration across Batten focus areas

• Testing & Optimization: Ensure agent reliability, performance, and security compliance

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment as undergraduate or graduate student at UVA

• Experience with Claude Code and Claude Agent building

• Strong programming fundamentals (Python, JavaScript, or similar languages preferred)

• Experience with API integration and web services

• Basic understanding of cloud hosting and server management

• Good communication and teaching skills

• Self-motivated with ability to learn new technologies quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with additionalAI/ML platforms or large language models

• Familiarity with workflow automation tools (n8nor similar)

• Familiarity with MCP server use, build and deployment (via Hostinger or similar)

• Knowledge of educational technology environments

• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development

• Understanding of security practices in higher education IT

Technical Stack

• AI Platform: Claude Pro/Edu (Anthropic)

• Development: Claude Code CLI

• Automation: n8n workflow platform

• Hosting: Hostinger VPS/cloud services

• Protocols: MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers

Position Details:

Duration: Spring 2026 semester (approximately 15-20 hours/week)

Schedule: Flexible, coordinated with class schedule

Location: Hybrid (on-grounds and remote work options)

Compensation: $20/hour

Application Requirements

• Resume highlighting relevant technical experience

• Cover letter explaining interest in AI and education technology

• Portfolio or examples of previous projects (GitHub, personal website, etc.)