Internship - Founder's Associate / Partner Operations & Growth (m/f/d)
vor 2 Wochen
As a Founders Associate Intern (m/f/d) at Smalt, you'll connect the dots between Product, Operations, and Growth. You'll help design the systems, automations, and playbooks that enable Smalt – and our network of Meister-led craft partners – to scale efficiently.
You'll gain first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a high-growth startup, working side by side with our leadership team to drive operational excellence and product innovation.
As Intern Founder's Associate, you will:
- Set up integrations and automations (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Smalt tech) to streamline internal processes
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product and strategy decisions
- Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for our internal backoffice teams
- Support partner onboarding workshops and create structured materials for our training library
- Maintain and update key financial and operational models (basic P&L and forecasting inputs)
- Help structure our product management process: collect feature ideas, support PRD creation, and manage prioritization
- Build a scalable template library for partner app questionnaires
- Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff team on ad-hoc strategic projects across Product, Operations, and Growth
Experience & Skills:
- Currently studying business, engineering, computer science, or a related field – ideally at a top university
- Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
- Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.)
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently
- Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners
- (Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital
- Entrepreneurial: You take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments
- Systems thinker: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly
- Curious: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions
- Collaborative: You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams
- Direct exposure to Smalt's founders and Chiefs of Staff – learn from experienced operators and investors
- Competitive internship compensation
- Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports ClubMembership
- Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
- Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
- Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
- Real ownership and impactful projects from day one
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