Intern - IT - AI Engineer

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Intern – IT – AI Engineer

Effingham, IL | St. Louis, MO | Rockford, IL

Rate of Pay: $15 an hour

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.

Position Summary

The AI Engineer Intern will join Midland’s growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) team to support the development and implementation of AI and GPT-based tools and solutions across the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with next-generation technologies while collaborating with IT and business leaders to explore innovative use cases. The intern will contribute to proof-of-concept projects, assist with technical documentation, and participate in initiatives that help enhance efficiency, knowledge sharing, and the employee experience.

Primary Accountabilities
 

• Participate in AI and GPT proof-of-concept builds, contributing to both technical development and process documentation.
• Assist with building and organizing internal AI resource libraries and tools to support business adoption.
• Shadow AI engineers and technology leaders to understand best practices in AI development, model integration, and workflow automation.
• Support the system retention and data security efforts within AI tools and platforms.
• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and best practices, providing insights to the team.
• Attend AI-related team meetings and cross-functional collaboration sessions with business partners.
• Participate in mentorship and one-on-one tech sessions with engineers to develop both technical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical curiosity and willingness to explore new tools, APIs, and data models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Internship Details:

• Internship duration: Must be available mid-May through late July 2026.
• Schedule: Must be available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week).
• May be based in Effingham, IL, St. Louis, MO, or Rockford, IL and able to work onsite.

Competencies: 

• Business insight
• Cultivates innovation
• Drives results
• Makes sound decisions
• Being a brand champion
• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Customer focus
• Being Authentic
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-development
• Being flexible and adaptable

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT