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Founder Associate Intern

Clera · San Francisco

Workplace
On-site
Job type
Full-time
Posted

About the role

Founder Associate Intern at Clera in San Francisco. On-site, full-time. Posted November 4, 2026.

About the Role

Work closely with a small founding team at an AI-powered talent and recruiting startup. You will help connect candidates with relevant opportunities at venture-backed startups and improve the experience and workflows that support those connections.

What You'll Do

  • Support candidate relationships and help connect strong talent with suitable startup opportunities.

  • Own and improve operational workflows that support a high-quality candidate experience.

  • Contribute to initiatives across recruiting operations, founder support, and social media.

  • Help optimize processes through workflow automation and other practical improvements.

What We're Looking For

  • A completed bachelor's degree and at least three months of internship experience.

  • Evidence of strong academic performance, substantial project work, selective academic experience, or meaningful GitHub contributions.

  • Experience in a fast-paced environment such as a startup, consulting, sales, or venture capital.

  • Prior recruiting, talent acquisition, or candidate relationship experience is helpful, as is a background in social media, founder support, or operations.

  • Familiarity with venture-backed startups and their hiring practices, plus experience improving workflows or automating processes, is valuable.

  • Willingness to relocate to San Francisco, live and work in a shared setting, 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 a shared living and working environment.

Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on Clera’s site

Quick answers

Where is this job based?

San Francisco. The role is on-site.

How do you apply?

Apply on Clera’s site using the link on this page. With a free Jobmagic account you can see how well you fit first.

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