Founder Associate Intern

Clera
San Francisco, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at early-career professionals in talent acquisition or startup hiring who are willing to work in a shared, on-site environment in San Francisco.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior internship experience in recruiting or talent acquisition and a strong academic background
    — “A completed bachelor's degree and at least three months of internship experience.”
  • Individuals who thrive in startup environments and have a track record of improving workflows or candidate experiences
    — “Take ownership of operational projects that improve the speed and quality of candidate experiences.”

Things to consider

  • Relocation to San Francisco is required, and the role involves a six-day workweek.
    — “Willingness to relocate to San Francisco, work in a shared living and working environment, and commit to a six-day workweek for the internship.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past experience in startup hiring or candidate relationship management on your resume.
    — “Prior experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or candidate relationship management is valuable.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with venture-backed startups and their hiring processes during the interview.
    — “Social media experience, familiarity with venture-backed startups and hiring, or experience improving workflows is a plus.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • supported talent-matching process
  • coordinated recruiting workflows
  • improved candidate experiences
Typical background
bachelor's degreeinternship experience

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionCandidate Relationship Management

Preferred

Social MediaVenture-backed StartupsImproving Workflows

Stack & domain

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionCandidate Relationship ManagementSocial MediaVenture-backed StartupsWorkflow ImprovementCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipTime ManagementRecruitmentTalent ManagementStartups

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE

Work closely with a small founding team at an early-stage AI talent marketplace startup. You will help connect qualified candidates with opportunities at venture-backed startups and improve the processes that support a high-quality candidate experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Support candidates through the talent-matching process and help connect them with relevant startup opportunities.
  • Coordinate candidate relationships and recruiting workflows alongside the founding team.
  • Take ownership of operational projects that improve the speed and quality of candidate experiences.
  • Contribute to social media and other initiatives that help ambitious talent discover opportunities.

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, venture capital, or recruiting.
  • Evidence of strong academic performance, substantial projects, or other exceptional work.
  • Prior experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or candidate relationship management is valuable.
  • Social media experience, familiarity with venture-backed startups and hiring, or experience improving workflows is a plus.
  • Willingness to relocate to San Francisco, work in a shared living and working environment, and commit to a six-day workweek for the internship.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Visa sponsorship is available.

LOCATION

On-site in San Francisco, California.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)

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