AI & Business Automation Intern

AI & Business Automation Intern – Real Estate

Company: Blackwater Group
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Position Type: Part-Time Internship
Schedule: 15–20 hours per week
Compensation: $20–$25 per hour
Work Arrangement: In-person / Hybrid

About Blackwater Group

Blackwater Group is a privately owned real estate investment and development firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions, redevelopment, construction, and asset management throughout the St. Louis region.

We are seeking a motivated, tech-savvy intern to help modernize our acquisitions and business operations through artificial intelligence, workflow automation, and data analytics.

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with company leadership and implement technology that makes a measurable impact on a growing real estate investment firm.

Position Overview

The AI & Business Automation Intern will help identify, develop, and implement technology solutions that improve our CRM, streamline acquisitions workflows, and enhance the quality and accessibility of our real estate data.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about artificial intelligence, enjoys solving technical problems, and is excited to apply emerging technologies to real-world business challenges.

This is a hands-on position focused on building practical systems and improving existing processes rather than performing traditional administrative internship duties.

Key Responsibilities

AI Integration & Workflow Automation

Identify repetitive business processes that can be improved through AI and automation.

Research, evaluate, and implement AI-powered tools to streamline acquisitions and sales workflows.

Develop automated processes connecting CRM systems, spreadsheets, and external data sources.

Explore AI-assisted property research, lead qualification, and sales follow-up workflows.

Test, troubleshoot, and document new automations to ensure reliability and accuracy.

CRM Optimization

Assist with optimizing our existing Pipedrive CRM for multifamily real estate acquisitions.

Improve data organization, contact management, lead tracking, and pipeline visibility.

Develop workflows for automated data entry, record updates, and task management.

Explore integrations between Pipedrive, JustCall, and other business applications.

Identify opportunities to reduce manual CRM maintenance and improve data accuracy.

Real Estate Data & Analytics

Organize, clean, and analyze large multifamily property and ownership datasets.

Assist with property ownership research, entity matching, and contact data enrichment.

Develop processes for identifying duplicate records and verifying property and ownership information.

Build dashboards and reports tracking acquisitions activity, sales performance, and market opportunities.

Explore methods for automating the collection and analysis of publicly available real estate data.

Systems Development & Process Improvement

Research emerging technologies and recommend practical solutions to operational challenges.

Develop simple internal tools, dashboards, and workflow automations.

Document processes and create clear instructions for employees.

Collaborate directly with company leadership to prioritize technology initiatives.

Monitor implemented systems, evaluate results, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.

Strong interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and business technology.

Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and learn new software.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Interest in real estate, investing, or business operations is a plus.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not required:

Workflow automation platforms such as Zapier, Make, or n8n.

CRM platforms such as Pipedrive, HubSpot, or Salesforce.

Python, JavaScript, SQL, or API integrations.

AI-assisted programming and application development.

Power BI, Looker Studio, or other data visualization tools.

Data cleaning, web scraping, or database management.

Demonstrated technical ability, creativity, and initiative are more important than experience with any specific software platform.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who enjoys figuring out how technology can make a business run better.

The ideal candidate is naturally curious about AI, actively experiments with new software, and takes initiative when solving problems.

Someone who can look at a repetitive process and ask, "How can we automate this?"

We value individuals who are resourceful, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable turning ideas into working solutions.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience implementing AI and automation in a real operating business.

Direct exposure to real estate acquisitions, investment analysis, and business operations.

Opportunities to develop systems actively used by company leadership.

Experience working with CRM platforms, large datasets, and automation tools.

Direct collaboration with ownership and involvement in technology decisions.

Opportunities for expanded responsibilities as the company grows.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $20–$25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours: 15–20 hours per week.

Schedule: Flexible around academic commitments.

Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

Work Arrangement: In-person or hybrid, depending on project requirements.

This is an opportunity for a motivated student to gain practical experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business automation, data analytics, and real estate investment.

Company Website: https://blackwatercre.com/