AI Spring Co-Op

Company Overview

Force Factor Brands is on a mission to disrupt the global health and wellness industry by creating incredible vitamins and supplements that help people Unleash their Potential.  Our innovative products are scientifically formulated to help create healthier, happier, and more enjoyable lives for our consumers all over the world.  We are one of the most genuinely innovative companies in the global dietary supplements industry and only plan on accelerating in the future.

Force Factor’s award-winning products are sold in thousands of retail and eCommerce stores nationwide, including Walmart, The Vitamin Shoppe, Sam’s Club, Walgreens, CVS, iHerb, Amazon and Costco.  Currently, more than 25,000 people buy our products every single day, and that number is growing every month.  You will have a real opportunity to make an impact on people’s lives by working at Force Factor to create new solutions for empowering personal health and wellbeing.

Culturally, think of us as an intense, meritocratic, and exciting high-growth startup that has survived and thrived through its first decade and a half of rapid evolution and is now thinking about how to scale up and conquer the next decade’s worth of challenges and opportunities. We’ve sold more than a billion dollars worth of products to consumers over the last 15+ years, but fundamentally we know we’re just at the beginning of our journey, and that’s where you come in!  We need the smartest, highest-energy people with integrity who are looking to join an ambitious and hard-working team.  We do not need social loafers, those looking for shortcuts, people lacking grit, or people unwilling to pay the price for success!  If you join Force Factor, you will work hard, learn a tremendous amount, and be surrounded by incredible teammates.

Force Factor is based in Boston’s innovative Seaport District, in historic Fort Point.  Our team is filled with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people operating with an ownership mindset (which is easy because we are entirely privately held by our team and plan to stay that way over the long-term).  If you love a challenge, enjoy acting with urgency, and prefer to opt into a high-performance culture, when you join us you’ll feel like you’ve finally come home.  Our private ownership structure is designed for the long-term to enable huge opportunities for growth, learning, leadership, and wealth creation, and we hope you’ll choose to help us build an enduring and successful business for decades to come.

The Co-Op

As an AI Co-Op, you will engage in meaningful projects that drive the thoughtful adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence across our organization. Your role will involve researching and identifying potential AI use cases, developing strategies for AI integration, and helping to shape the future of AI within our company. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore how AI can enhance business processes, improve decision-making, and unlock new growth opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of our company by leveraging cutting-edge AI tools and techniques, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and helping to build a framework for AI-driven innovation.

Individuals selected for our Co-Op Program will actively contribute to our company’s growth while benefiting from hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development. Our co-op program is based five days a week in our office located in the Seaport District of Boston from January to June. Throughout the spring, co-ops will work on impactful projects that directly influence our brand’s progress.

Key Responsibilities and Projects May Include:

• AI Research and Implementation Strategy: Conduct research on AI technologies, trends, and tools to support thoughtful implementation across our business.
• Develop AI Use Cases: Work with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and define practical AI applications that align with our business goals. Consider how AI could streamline processes, improve decision-making, or create innovative products and services.
• AI Ethics and Adoption: Research best practices and frameworks for responsible AI use. Help the organization consider the ethical implications of AI in decision-making and operations, ensuring the technology is used thoughtfully and fairly.
• Future-Proofing AI Systems: Support the development of scalable and future-ready AI solutions, helping to create a roadmap for the continued use of AI technologies as they evolve.
• Collaboration and Communication: Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical teams, ensuring smooth implementation of AI-driven initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program, ideally with a focus on computer science, engineering, data science, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to balance academic and extracurricular commitments (i.e., work experience, clubs, volunteer activities, teams, etc.).
• Strong technical background with demonstrated curiosity and passion for AI.
• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts in clear terms, making AI approachable and understandable across the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative mindset, eager to explore new AI-driven solutions.
• Prior experience with AI tools, machine learning models, or coding is a plus but not required.
• A proactive attitude and a strong interest in staying on top of the latest AI trends, technologies, and ethical considerations.
• A performance-focused, results-oriented approach - you will need a strong work ethic and drive to achieve results.
• Ownership mentality, self-motivation, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple concurrent tasks.
• Detail-oriented, driven, and organized high performer with an insatiable desire to win.