Founders Associate (Intern)

Clera

Berlin, Germany

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for generalist candidates with startup experience who can manage internal systems and lead recruiting activities.

Best fit for

Generalist candidates with prior startup or high-ownership experience who can adapt to varied operational tasks.
— “ideally in generalist roles at early-stage startups or other high-ownership environments”
Individuals with technical familiarity in AI or software systems and a demonstrated ability to build operational tools.
— “A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, APIs, or system integrations.”
Candidates who are fluent in both German and English and can navigate cross-functional responsibilities.
— “Fluent written and verbal communication in both German and English.”

Things to consider

The role requires local work authorization, which may limit eligibility for international applicants.
— “Local work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.”
The internship is expected to start in Q4 2026, requiring timely availability.
— “The internship is expected to start in Q4 2026.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience in building internal systems and managing operational tools in your resume.
— “Build and manage internal systems, websites, and operational tooling.”
Emphasize your recruiting experience and ability to support onboarding processes.
— “Lead recruiting activities and support onboarding for new team members.”
Demonstrate your ability to research and pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities.
— “Identify, research, and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities.”
Frame your experience in strategic planning and execution as a core strength.
— “Take on varied operational challenges, moving between strategic planning and detailed execution.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

build and manage internal systems
lead recruiting activities
support go-to-market initiatives

Typical background

internship experiencegeneralist roles at early-stage startups

Skills & requirements

Required

Internal Systems ManagementRecruitingGo-to-market InitiativesGrant Research

Preferred

AI UnderstandingFreight Logistics Knowledge

Stack & domain

AISoftware SystemsApisSystem IntegrationsRecruiting WorkflowsGrant ResearchGo-to-marketSales SupportCommunicationOwnershipAction BiasFreightLogisticsAI AgentsMachine Learning

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a small operations team at an early-stage AI company serving the freight and logistics sector. This high-ownership internship spans internal systems, recruiting, funding research, and go-to-market work, helping the team build and grow its business.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Build and manage internal systems, websites, and operational tooling.
Lead recruiting activities and support onboarding for new team members.
Support go-to-market initiatives, customer acquisition, and bringing AI agents to customers.
Identify, research, and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities.
Take on varied operational challenges, moving between strategic planning and detailed execution.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Internship experience and approximately 0 to 4 years of relevant experience, ideally in generalist roles at early-stage startups or other high-ownership environments.
Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, or operational tools.
A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, APIs, or system integrations.
Fluent written and verbal communication in both German and English.
Experience with recruiting workflows, grant or other funding research, and go-to-market or sales support.
Curiosity about startups and building companies, strong ownership, and a bias toward action. Freight, logistics, AI agents, or machine learning experience is useful.
Local work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation is €2,400 per month, equivalent to €28,800 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
On-site in Berlin, Germany. The internship is expected to start in Q4 2026.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)