Founder Associate
clera · San Francisco · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join the founding team of an early-stage AI-enabled recruiting and talent-matching company as a hands-on operator. This role works across product, growth, operations, and partnerships to improve candidate outcomes and help build scalable company foundations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead high-priority projects from planning through execution, including new market initiatives and strategic work.
- Improve the candidate experience and funnel, with a focus on conversion, quality, and outcomes.
- Design and implement operational processes and systems that support company growth.
- Support go-to-market efforts by refining messaging, running experiments, and developing partnerships.
- Turn feedback from candidates and hiring teams into actionable product priorities.
- Move independently between operations, strategy, recruiting, and other time-sensitive projects.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Approximately 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience as a Founder Associate, Chief of Staff, or comparable startup operator.
- Ability to work independently across operations, strategy, recruiting, and special projects.
- Comfort with ambiguity, a fast pace, and taking ownership of outcomes.
- Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $90,000 to $120,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
LOCATION
On-site in San Francisco, California. The role involves working closely in person with a small founding team.