Marketing Ops & AI Intern

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance—on-the-go or through their connected cars—and parking operator partners rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.

Our Summer 2026 Internship Program dates are May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026. 

 

Marketing Ops & AI Intern at SpotHero: 

As a Marketing Ops & AI Intern, you’ll be part of SpotHero’s Marketing team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented problem solver who is excited about the intersection of marketing, automation, and artificial intelligence. You’ll help explore, select an approach and  implement AI-powered solutions that improve marketing efficiency, creativity, and performance, working closely with the marketing team and gaining exposure to strategic initiatives led by SpotHero’s Chief Marketing Officer and creative leads in the department.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Support the selection, development and implementation of an AI-driven solution within the marketing team 
• Explore ways AI can enhance creative development, including generating marketing assets and ad variations
• Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate processes and improve workflows
• Research, evaluate, and test emerging AI tools that could improve creative outcomes.
• Help document processes and share learnings that can inform future marketing innovation at SpotHero

 

Who You Are:

• Hands-on and comfortable exploring technical tools and new technologies
• Curious and eager to learn about how AI can transform marketing workflows
• Driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently on projects
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Data-driven and interested in using insights to inform decisions
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

 

What You Bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field OR have relevant technical experience 
• Exposure to programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar
• Interest and experience with artificial intelligence, automation, or machine learning applications
• Familiarity with generative AI platforms is a plus

 

Seeking Candidates in:

• Chicago - 1x per week in office

 

What we are offering: 

• 12 week paid summer internship (May 26, 2026 -August 14, 2026)
• A supportive learning environment at one of Chicago’s leading tech companies, where you’ll collaborate, learn from, and build connections with creative, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere
• Udemy License – We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities. 
• Weekly lunch stipend for in-office days
• Participation in team events and company-wide activities like our "All Team Week" during the summer
• Parking stipend – Duh. We help people park!
• Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.
• A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871