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Founder Associate

CleraSan Francisco🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Founder Associate at Clera, you'll gain invaluable experience driving strategy, operations, and product in an innovative AI recruiting startup, with a competitive salary of $90,000-$120,000. This role is perfect for a proactive and adaptable individual eager to make a significant impact and grow their career in a fast-paced environment. Apply now to be at the forefront of shaping the future of recruitment!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
San Francisco, United States
Posted
3 days ago
Recruiting

Job Description

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.