About the role#
Work closely with the 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 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 to help talent discover opportunities.
What you'll need#
- A completed bachelor's degree.
- At least three months of prior internship experience.
- Experience in a startup, consulting, sales, venture capital, or recruiting environment.
- Evidence of strong academic performance, substantial projects, or other exceptional work.
- A willingness to relocate to San Francisco.
- A willingness to work in a shared living and working environment.
- Ability to commit to a six-day workweek.
- Prior experience in recruiting or candidate relationship management is helpful, as is familiarity with venture-backed startups.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California (On-site).
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- 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.
How to get in at Clera
Securing a role at Clera requires speed because early applicants often get seen before the pile grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, helping you apply among the first. This timing often makes the difference between being reviewed and being overlooked. You can also improve your response rates by reaching out to the right people directly. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can ask about the position or request a referral. This direct approach helps you bypass the standard queue and connect with the team members who make the hiring decisions.
