Founder Associate Intern

Clera

San Francisco Posted October 27, 2026

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On-site Full-time Entry level
Job Description

About the Role

Work directly with a small founding team at an AI-focused talent and recruiting startup. You will help create a strong candidate experience and connect exceptional talent with career opportunities at venture-backed startups.

What You'll Do

  • Support candidates through the recruiting process and help connect them with relevant startup opportunities.
  • Own operational workflows and contribute to initiatives that improve the candidate experience.
  • Help optimize processes and workflows as the team grows.
  • Contribute to social media and other founder-led projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

  • A completed bachelor's degree and at least three months of internship experience.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment such as a startup, consulting, sales, or venture capital.
  • Evidence of strong academic performance, substantial project work, or meaningful technical contributions.
  • Prior experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or candidate relationship management is valued.
  • Social media experience, familiarity with venture-backed startups and their hiring practices, and experience improving workflows are helpful.
  • Willingness to relocate to San Francisco, live and work in a shared team environment, and commit to a six-day work week for the internship.

Compensation & Benefits

Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California. The role involves living and working in a shared team environment.

Required Skills
recruiting venture capital
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