Internship - Founder's Associate / Partner Operations & Growth (m/f/d)

Vor 2 Tagen

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Smalt Vollzeit
Your Impact:

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
What Makes You a Great Fit:

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
Mindset & Working Style:
  • 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
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
  • 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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