Guild & Community Support (Data & AI Focus) - Intern
IBM
About the Role
We are seeking a technically curious and proactive intern to support a set of specialized guilds within our organization, focused on Data & AI. These guilds consist of 5–6 groups, each with 10–15 members, collaborating on advancing technical capabilities in AI, machine learning, and data science. You will play a hands-on role, bridging the technical aspects of guild work outcomes.
Why Join Us?
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and a vibrant internal community. You’ll gain exposure to technical guild leadership, project execution, and collaborative innovation. You’ll be instrumental in helping
IBM Australia encourages job applications from candidates coming from non university alternative pathways such as VET courses, traineeships, micro-credentials and vendor certifications.
Your role and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in organizing and facilitating guild meetings and workshops, ensuring technical discussions are aligned with business goals.
Support guild members in executing projects by coordinating resources, best practices, and technical tools.
Gather and analyze feedback from guild members on best practices, resources, and knowledge sharing.
Create and curate technical content—such as guides, tutorials, and project showcases—for guilds, ensuring knowledge is accessible to all members.
Help with technical research and pilot projects, testing emerging tools, and sharing insights with guilds.
Support member onboarding, ensuring new participants are connected and understand guild goals.
Track guild progress against objectives and provide regular updates to leadership.
Required education
None
Preferred education
None
Required technical and professional expertise
What we are looking for:
Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
Strong technical understanding of Data & AI concepts, with a willingness to engage in hands-on problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Confluence) and willingness to learn technical platforms.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple guild activities simultaneously.
Passion for Data & AI innovation and fostering a collaborative technical community.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.
About IBM
Industry: Technology
Organisation Type: Large Corporation