Founders Associate Intern

CLERA; Berlin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Clera Labs, Inc. invites applications for a hands-on internship in Berlin, joining a small, fast-moving operations team at an early-stage AI and logistics technology company.

You will build and manage internal systems, support recruiting, funding research, and help bring AI tools to freight operations while taking ownership of a range of strategic and operational projects. Start in Q4 2026; on-site in Berlin; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Internship experience in an early-stage startup or high-ownership setting.
• Technical background in AI or software systems.
• Experience building or managing websites or internal tools.
• Experience supporting recruiting, funding research, or go-to-market work.
• Fluent German and English with work authorization in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and tools.
• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding for new team members.
• Support go-to-market efforts and introducing AI tools to customers.
• Identify and pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities.
• Lead a range of strategic and hands-on projects to move the business forward.

Skills

Startup experience

AI/Software background

Website/internal tools

Recruiting support

Job description

About the Role

Join a small, fast-moving operations team at an early-stage AI and logistics technology company. This high-ownership internship spans internal systems, recruiting, funding research, and go-to-market work, helping the team grow and bring AI tools to freight operations.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and operational tools.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts and support onboarding for new team members.
• Support go-to-market initiatives and help introduce AI agents to customers.
• Identify, research, and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities.
• Take on a range of strategic and hands-on projects that help move the business forward.

What We're Looking For

• Internship experience and generalist experience in an early-stage startup or another high-ownership environment.
• A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, and how digital tools work.
• Experience building or managing websites, internal systems, or operational tooling.
• Experience supporting recruiting, funding research, or go-to-market work.
• Fluent written and spoken German and English, with local work authorization in Germany.
• Strong communication, integrity, initiative, and willingness to take ownership in an evolving environment.
• Interest in startups, AI, and building a company; experience in logistics, freight, AI agents, APIs, or system integrations is helpful.
• Available to work from the Berlin office and start in Q4 2026.

Compensation & Benefits

€2,400 per month (€28,800 annually). Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Berlin, Germany.