Fall 2026

AI Automation Intern

Business Operations

Submittable

Submittable

201-500 employees

SaaS platform for managing application programs

Compensation Overview

$16 - $18/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Missoula, MT, USA

In Person

On-site in Missoula, Montana; must be able to commute to the office.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Claude
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise using AI tools such as Claude and Gemini to complete work — research, writing, workflow design, data tasks, and more.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students are all encouraged to apply.
  • Business-related majors preferred (e.g., Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Accounting) — but strong candidates from other majors with genuine AI expertise are welcome.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a resourceful mindset and comfort learning new software quickly.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with stakeholders across multiple departments.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage several small projects at once.
  • Able to work independently while knowing when to loop in your manager or stakeholders.
  • University of Montana students preferred; students at other schools are welcome to apply as long as they can reliably commute to and from work in person at our Missoula office.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with G&A, People Ops, IT, and Accounting to identify and develop AI automated solutions to support daily operations.
  • Design, build, and pilot AI-powered workflows and tools using Claude, Gemini, and other AI platforms.
  • Help move existing AI and operations projects forward — from research and prototyping to testing and rollout.
  • Document new processes and create simple guides or playbooks so teams can adopt and maintain the tools you build.
  • Gather requirements from stakeholders across departments, test proposed solutions, and iterate based on feedback.
  • Track the impact of your work — time saved, errors reduced, processes streamlined — and report results to G&A leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Take on ad hoc business operations projects and tasks as priorities shift across the G&A function.
Desired Qualifications
  • Coursework or project experience in business process improvement, data analytics, or operations.
  • Familiarity with AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), APIs, and automation platforms such as Zapier or Power Automate
  • Solid Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
  • Prior internship or work experience in HR, IT, or Accounting functions.

Submittable provides a software platform for managing application-based programs. It offers a suite of tools to create application forms with a drag-and-drop builder, set up automated review workflows, collaborate on evaluating submissions, disburse funds and awards, and track program progress with impact and advanced reports. The product works by letting users build customizable forms, route submissions through approval processes, automate scoring and review, and generate outcomes and insights from data. It differentiates itself through easy setup and use, flexible program parameters that can be changed anytime, and strong customer support, making it suitable for organizations handling large volumes of applications across sectors like universities, research institutes, and grant makers. The goal is to help organizations run application-based programs efficiently, with clear progress tracking and measurable results.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$165.8M

Headquarters

Missoula, Montana

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ben Chodor became CEO on July 28, 2026, signaling fresh operating discipline.
  • Customer stories cite 95% satisfaction and two-week launches across public and nonprofit clients.
  • Submittable still runs 145,000 programs and $2.4 billion in grants.

What critics are saying

  • WizeHive integration cut 40 jobs in 2024, exposing execution risk after acquisitions.
  • Thor Culverhouse exited July 2026, creating leadership churn during AI repositioning.
  • Microsoft can bundle competing nonprofit workflows, crushing pricing power by 2027.

What makes Submittable unique

  • WizeHive's 2024 acquisition gives Submittable one integrated grants-plus-CSR customer base.
  • Microsoft partnership anchors Azure OpenAI workflows and AppSource distribution since 2023.
  • June 2026 release notes show frequent product shipping, including MFA and archiving.

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Benefits

Health insurance

401K

Optional HSA, FSA, & DCA accounts

Flexible hour

Remote work options

Generous paid parental

Professional development stipends

Involvement in community outreach programs

Fully-stocked kitchens

Weekly catered lunches

Monthly company sponsored happy hours & gatherings

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
Business Insider
Jul 28th, 2026
Submittable announces Ben Chodor as new CEO.

Submittable announces Ben Chodor as new CEO. Jul. 28, 2026, 11:00 AM MISSOULA, Mont., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Submittable, the leading giving and grants platform powering social impact programs worldwide, today announced the appointment of Ben Chodor as Chief Executive Officer. Chodor succeeds Thor Culverhouse, who has served as CEO since 2020 and guided the company through significant product and market expansion. "We are thrilled to welcome Ben to Submittable," said David Reuter, Submittable board member and partner at LLR. "He brings exceptional experience scaling SaaS businesses and a track record of building high-performing, customer-first teams. Submittable is at an inflection point, and Ben is the right leader to take us to the next level." Chodor is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience in enterprise SaaS and growth-stage company leadership. He most recently served as CEO of CallRevu, where he guided the company through its transition from Serent Capital to Astira Capital Partners and led the strategic acquisitions of Calldrip and TotalCX. Previously, he was president of Notified and founded Stream57 (acquired by West Corp) and Happtique. "Submittable is doing something rare and important: building meaningful technology at the intersection of enterprise software and social impact," Chodor said. "The product is strong, the team is exceptional, and the market opportunity is significant. I'm honored to join and focused on helping this company further its customers' important work with unparalleled product and services." In particular, Chodor said he was excited to be joining the company at a moment when AI is making transformational work possible. "AI isn't just adding better features to grant management software," he said. "It's creating the conditions for genuine transformation - in how organizations move from application to award, from reporting to insight, from administration to impact." Culverhouse joined Submittable in 2020, bringing prior leadership experience from Skytap, Lighter Capital, and Stratavia. Notable milestones during his tenure include Submittable raising a $47 million Series C funding round in 2022; expanding the company's corporate social responsibility suite to include employee giving and volunteering solutions; and acquiring competitor WizeHive, and its brands BrightFunds and WeHero, in 2024. About Submittable Submittable is the leading social impact platform empowering mission-driven people to do their best, most impactful work. Through its grants management and CSR software solutions, Submittable helps power purpose for incredible brands looking to manage their social good programs and maximize their impact in their communities. Markets Insider and Business Insider Editorial Teams were not involved in the creation of this post. Sponsored Financial Content

Submittable
Nov 1st, 2024
Best Practices: Transferring Submission Ownership

In case you missed it, Submittable recently announced its latest Transfer Submission Ownership capability.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Oct 2nd, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

Business Wire
Aug 9th, 2024
Submittable Acquires WizeHive, Cementing its Leadership in Social Impact Tech

Submittable, a leading social impact platform, today announced its acquisition of WizeHive.

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Aug 9th, 2024
Submittable Acquires WizeHive

Submittable, a Missoula, MT-based social impact platform, acquired WizeHive, a company that provides cloud-based solutions.