Founders Associate (Intern)
clera · Berlin · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a small operations team at an early-stage AI company serving the freight and logistics sector. This high-ownership internship spans internal systems, recruiting, funding research, and go-to-market work, helping the team build and grow its business.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build and manage internal systems, websites, and operational tooling.
- Lead recruiting activities and support onboarding for new team members.
- Support go-to-market initiatives, customer acquisition, and bringing AI agents to customers.
- Identify, research, and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities.
- Take on varied operational challenges, moving between strategic planning and detailed execution.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Internship experience and approximately 0 to 4 years of relevant experience, ideally in generalist roles at early-stage startups or other high-ownership environments.
- Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, or operational tools.
- A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, APIs, or system integrations.
- Fluent written and verbal communication in both German and English.
- Experience with recruiting workflows, grant or other funding research, and go-to-market or sales support.
- Curiosity about startups and building companies, strong ownership, and a bias toward action. Freight, logistics, AI agents, or machine learning experience is useful.
- Local work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation is €2,400 per month, equivalent to €28,800 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
On-site in Berlin, Germany. The internship is expected to start in Q4 2026.