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Community Outreach Summer Intern

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$15/hr

The Community Outreach Intern will learn how to conduct market research for viable local ... Utilize Salesforce to log activities, communicate internally, post updates, and update cross-team ...

NFP

Benefits Intern

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Develop familiarity with NFP's Salesforce.com instance. * Provide overflow administration support and assist with ad hoc projects as required * Keep all information and records confidential * Other ...

National Financial Partners

Benefits Intern

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Develop familiarity with NFP's Salesforce.com instance. * Provide overflow administration support and assist with ad hoc projects as required * Keep all information and records confidential * Other ...

NFP

Benefits Intern

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Develop familiarity with NFP's Salesforce.com instance. * Provide overflow administration support and assist with ad hoc projects as required * Keep all information and records confidential * Other ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for salesforce intern in Reston, VA is $19.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $20.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Salesforce Intern job?

A Salesforce Intern is a temporary, entry-level position where individuals gain hands-on experience working with Salesforce, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Interns may assist with data management, automation, reporting, and system development while learning best practices in Salesforce administration and development. They often collaborate with teams to support business processes, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system functionality. This role helps interns develop technical and problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to real-world CRM applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Salesforce Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Salesforce Intern, you need a foundational understanding of CRM concepts, basic programming or database knowledge, and an interest in learning Salesforce platforms, typically supported by coursework in computer science or information systems. Hands-on familiarity with Salesforce tools such as Salesforce Lightning, Trailhead modules, or introductory Salesforce certifications (like Salesforce Administrator) is often preferred. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and a willingness to learn quickly help you stand out in team-driven and fast-paced environments. These competencies are crucial for effectively contributing to real-world Salesforce projects, supporting team objectives, and maximizing professional learning during the internship.

What does a typical day look like for a Salesforce Intern?

As a Salesforce Intern, your day may involve assisting team members with customizing Salesforce dashboards, troubleshooting user issues, or supporting the implementation of new features under the guidance of experienced administrators or developers. You’ll often participate in team meetings, shadow professionals, and work on assigned tasks like data cleanup, report generation, or process documentation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, or IT is common, helping you develop both technical and communication skills. This variety ensures you gain broad hands-on experience and a deep understanding of how Salesforce supports business operations.
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Intern, Information Tech

Intern, Information Tech

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$21.34/hr

Internship

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Job description

Born from a tradition of journalism and deeply engaged in innovative digital ventures, The Chronicle is powered by an essential mission: to inform, empower, and connect the people and institutions that work to improve society. Today, The Chronicle serves the higher-education community through the industry-leading news and information resource: The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The AI/LLM Development Intern will join the engineering team to accelerate projects involving Generative AI, Large Language Models, and Agentic AI frameworks. The intern will work closely with engineering and editorial teams on the continuing development of an AI/LLM driven solution to identify patterns and trends in higher ed data sets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • LLM Application Development: Build, test, and deploy applications using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, or CrewAI to automate tasks.
  • RAG Pipelines: Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems to connect LLMs with internal, proprietary, or external data sources.
  • Model Fine-Tuning & Evaluation: Assist in fine-tuning state-of-the-art LLMs, running experiments, and evaluating model performance using metrics for helpfulness and safety.
  • Performance Optimization: Implement techniques such as quantization (INT8/FP8), KV cache optimization, or flash attention to optimize inference latency and throughput
  • Tool-Use & Function Calling: Develop and configure "skills" or "plugins" that allow AI agents to interact directly with internal APIs, databases, and GTM tools (e.g., Clay, Salesforce, Slack) to perform tasks such as updating account plans or triggering renewal sequences
  • End-to-End Automation: Identify manual bottlenecks in the customer lifecycle and architect end-to-end automated solutions that integrate disparate data sources (Product, CRM, Support) into a unified execution layer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current pursuit of a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs and modern data structures (JSON, SQL, NoSQL)
  • Experience with vector databases (ChromaDB, Pinecone, Milvus).
  • Familiarity with deep learning libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. Hands-on experience or academic projects working with OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face Transformers, or open-source LLMs (Llama, BERT).
  • Familiarity with enterprise integrations - connection of LLMs to existing backend systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Ability to perform work indoors in climate-controlled private work area with minimal noise, performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting of up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 4-8 hours per day, when necessary.

Ability to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.
The Chronicle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse work environment. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.

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