About the role#
The Chief of Staff Intern works directly with our CEO and Chief of Staff. You will support the company during the production run of our first 1,000 units. This is a hands-on role where you own specific workstreams rather than shadowing. You should be comfortable taking a half-formed task and building a plan to execute it.
What you'll do#
- Draft memos, investor update sections, and partner communications.
- Manage scheduling logistics and prepare for external meetings.
- Maintain the Ashby hiring pipeline and support sourcing outreach for open roles.
- Track manufacturing logistics including bills of materials and paperwork.
- Maintain board materials and documentation.
- Convert technical milestones into content such as photos and videos.
- Support event logistics and handle ad-hoc special projects.
What you'll need#
- Evidence that you have built something real at a student scale.
- Comfort with unglamorous work and the ability to switch between varied tasks.
- Sharp writing ability to draft content for others.
- Genuine curiosity about robotics.
- Organizational instinct to keep multiple threads moving independently.
- A specific strength beyond generalist work that you can demonstrate to the team.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
- The internship is full-time and paid.
- We accept applications on a rolling basis.
About Human Computer Lab
Human Computer Lab is a research and experimentation facility based in San Francisco. It operates as a privately held entity with a team of eight employees. The organization focuses on the study of human-computer interaction.
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