Founder Associate

CleraSan Francisco, CaliforniaOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

About the Role

Join the founding team of an early-stage AI recruiting startup as a hands-on operator working across strategy, operations, growth, and product. You will take ownership of high-impact projects and help improve how candidates connect with startup opportunities.

What You'll Do

- Lead founder-priority projects from planning through execution, including new market initiatives.
- Improve the candidate experience, funnel conversion, and hiring outcomes.
- Build and refine scalable operational processes and systems.
- Support go-to-market work through messaging, experiments, and partnerships.
- Turn feedback from candidates and hiring companies into actionable product priorities.
- Switch independently between operations, strategy, recruiting, and special projects as priorities evolve.

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.
- Comfort with ambiguous work and the ability to drive projects independently across different functions.
- Strong judgment, clear communication, and an interest in building within an early-stage AI and recruiting environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.