Job Summary & Responsibilities1-800-Flowers.com Internship Program – AI Position Title: AI Intern Department: Product & AI Innovation Location: Jericho, NY Duration: 10–12 Weeks (Summer 2026) Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week) About 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Our family of brands includes Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered, and more. As part of our internship program, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and contribute to projects that directly impact how we deliver smiles every day. Position Summary The AI Intern will support the Product & AI Innovation team by assisting with artificial intelligence initiatives, automation projects, and data-driven innovation efforts across the organization. This role is ideal for students who are curious, technically driven, and excited about applying AI and machine learning to real-world e-commerce, marketing, operations, and customer experience challenges. You will gain exposure to enterprise-level AI strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to solutions that enhance personalization, forecasting, and operational efficiency across our family of brands. Key ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities (All Interns) • Support department initiatives through research, documentation, and project coordination • Assist with cross-functional collaboration across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands • Attend team meetings, present findings, and share progress with stakeholders • Participate in internship learning sessions, networking opportunities, and workshops • Contribute ideas to enhance business processes and improve customer experience AI & Machine Learning Focused Responsibilities • Assist in developing, testing, and optimizing machine learning models • Support data preprocessing, feature engineering, and dataset validation • Analyze structured and unstructured data to uncover insights and automation opportunities • Contribute to AI-driven personalization, recommendation engines, or forecasting models • Assist with building dashboards or visualizations to communicate AI insights to business teams • Support experimentation, A/B testing, and performance measurement of AI initiatives • Research emerging AI technologies, tools, and industry best practices • Help document model performance, processes, and governance standards Preferred Qualifications • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience with programming languages such as Python or R • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) is a plus • Experience with SQL and working with large datasets preferred • Understanding of statistics, data modeling, or predictive analytics • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrated interest in AI innovation and emerging technologies What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience building and supporting real-world AI solutions within a leading e-commerce organization • Exposure to enterprise-level AI strategy, innovation roadmaps, and product development processes • The opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that enhance personalization, customer experience, and operational efficiency • Mentorship from leaders and technical experts in Product & AI Innovation • Cross-functional collaboration experience with marketing, operations, merchandising, and technology teams • Professional development workshops, networking events, and leadership engagement opportunities • Experience presenting technical findings and insights to business stakeholders • A portfolio of meaningful, measurable work that demonstrates applied AI and innovation skills The expected hourly rate for this position is $19.00. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law. California residents – please see our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants