Founder Associate Intern
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Intern
- Salary
- Not stated
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- 4 Nov 2026
Verified open 5 Nov 2026 · Source: Ashby
About the role
About the Role
Work closely with a small founding team at an AI-powered talent and recruiting startup. You will help connect candidates with relevant opportunities at venture-backed startups and improve the experience and workflows that support those connections.
What You'll Do
Support candidate relationships and help connect strong talent with suitable startup opportunities.
Own and improve operational workflows that support a high-quality candidate experience.
Contribute to initiatives across recruiting operations, founder support, and social media.
Help optimize processes through workflow automation and other practical improvements.
What We're Looking For
A completed bachelor's degree and at least three months of internship experience.
Evidence of strong academic performance, substantial project work, selective academic experience, or meaningful GitHub contributions.
Experience in a fast-paced environment such as a startup, consulting, sales, or venture capital.
Prior recruiting, talent acquisition, or candidate relationship experience is helpful, as is a background in social media, founder support, or operations.
Familiarity with venture-backed startups and their hiring practices, plus experience improving workflows or automating processes, is valuable.
Willingness to relocate to San Francisco, live and work in a shared setting, and commit to a six-day work week for the internship.
Compensation & Benefits
Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California. The role involves a shared living and working environment.
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