Founder Associate Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
This is a hands-on internship working directly alongside the founding team of a fast-moving AI recruiting startup. You will help connect high-caliber candidates with career-defining opportunities at top VC-backed companies, playing a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding candidate experience as the platform scales rapidly.
What You'll Do
Manage relationships with incoming candidates, ensuring a high-quality and personalized experience throughout the process.
Help match exceptional talent with the right startup opportunities using internal workflows and tools.
Support and optimize recruiting and operations workflows to handle growing candidate and company volume.
Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives across talent acquisition pipelines.
Collaborate closely with founders on strategic and operational initiatives in a high-feedback, fast-iteration environment.
Leverage social media and outreach channels to engage candidates and build brand presence.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 months of internship or professional experience in a fast-paced environment such as consulting, sales, startups, or venture capital.
Completed Bachelor's degree.
Strong academic track record, including high academic performance, attendance at a selective university, or substantial independent or technical projects.
Willingness to relocate to San Francisco and commit to a shared living and working (hacker-house) setup for the duration of the internship.
Availability for 6-day work weeks during the internship period.
Familiarity with the VC-backed startup ecosystem and how early-stage hiring works.
Experience with workflow automation, process optimization, or recruiting operations is a strong plus.
Social media savvy with any background in founder operations or community building is a bonus.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California. This role is intensely in-person: the team lives and works together in a shared hacker-house, enabling zero-commute, high-intensity collaboration. Visa sponsorship is available.