About the role#
This internship places you at the center of a growing AI recruitment startup. You will work directly with the founding team to connect candidates with opportunities at VC-backed startups. You will help deliver a high-quality experience as the platform scales.
What you'll do#
- Manage end-to-end candidate relationships and ensure a responsive experience.
- Source, screen, and engage with talent for various startup roles.
- Coordinate introductions between candidates and founders or hiring managers.
- Own and improve recruiting workflows by identifying ways to automate or streamline processes.
- Collaborate with the founding team on operations, growth, and platform initiatives.
- Contribute to social media or content efforts to support acquisition.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree completed before the start date.
- At least 3 months of prior internship or professional experience.
- Ability to take ownership of initiatives and deliver results with minimal oversight.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of high academic achievement or exceptional project output.
- Comfort working in informal, entrepreneurial environments.
- Willingness to relocate to San Francisco and live in a shared hacker-house with the team.
- Availability to commit to a 6-day work week.
- Majors in Business Administration or Communications are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is available.
About Clera
Clera operates as an AI career agent based in San Francisco. The company connects job seekers with startups backed by venture capital firms like YC, Index, and a16z. Founded in 2025, the organization maintains offices in the United States and Germany. It employs approximately 19 people.
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