About the role#
You will work directly with the founding team at an AI-powered talent-matching startup. This role focuses on building a strong experience for candidates and connecting them with opportunities at venture-backed companies.
What you'll do#
- Support candidates through recruiting workflows and connect them with suitable startup roles.
- Own and improve operational workflows that support candidate experience and recruiting delivery.
- Work with the founding team on initiatives across recruiting, growth, and startup operations.
- Optimize processes and apply workflow automation where useful.
What you'll need#
- Completed bachelor's degree.
- At least three months of prior internship experience.
- Professional experience in founder support, operations, recruiting, growth, or startup execution.
- Evidence of strong academic performance or standout project work.
- Prior experience in talent acquisition, candidate relationship management, social media, or workflow optimization is helpful.
- Familiarity with venture-backed startups and their hiring practices is a plus.
- No conflicting full-time commitments.
- Willingness to commit to a six-day work week.
- Willingness to participate in shared living and working arrangements.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in San Francisco, California.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Visa sponsorship: 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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