Visiting Founder's Associate (Talent)

About the role

This is a Visiting Founder Associate position focused on talent acquisition at Peec AI, a Berlin-based Series A startup building analytics tools for SEO and growth teams. You'll work directly with the CEO and recruiting team to identify, engage, and hire exceptional talent across multiple functions, taking ownership of key parts of the hiring process from sourcing to conducting first interviews.

What you'll do

• Support assembling a world-class team by working closely with the CEO and founding recruiting team
• Scale the Peec AI team across multiple functions and departments
• Actively identify and engage top talent through proactive sourcing on LinkedIn, Juicebox, referrals, and creative channels
• Take ownership of end-to-end hiring pipelines from sourcing and outreach to interviews and funnel management
• Conduct first-round interviews and assess candidates for technical and non-technical roles
• Partner with hiring managers across Engineering, Product, GTM, and Finance to align on role requirements and hiring priorities

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Psychology, or related field
• 1-2 internships or roles in recruiting, venture capital, consulting, high-growth startups, or talent-related functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build relationships with candidates
• High curiosity about startups, technology, and exceptional teams
• Low-ego, hands-on team player excited to work with founders and take ownership

Nice to have

• Experience in sourcing, recruiting, or talent research
• Exposure to fast-paced hiring environments or venture-backed startups
• Client-facing experience in sales, retail, or hospitality
• Familiarity with ATS systems like Ashby or other recruiting tools
• Strong interest in people, culture, and scaling organizations

What they offer

• Rolling internship program with flexible start dates, minimum 3-month duration
• Direct exposure to founders with front-row seat to company strategy and building
• Steep learning curve in talent, recruiting, leadership, and company-building
• Regular team events and off-sites
• Paid Uber Eats and rides when working late
• Beautiful office space in Berlin