Join Zefir as a Founder Associate intern to support AI-driven home sales in Europe while gaining exposure to various business functions.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 4 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 4 hours ago
What you'll build
- Prepare visual assets for company meetings
- Coordinate quarterly objective-setting process
- Maintain performance dashboards
- Drive cross-functional projects
- Design internal communication channels
Must have
- Fluent in English and French
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree from a top-tier school
Nice to have
- First successful internship in VC, Corporate Finance, Strategy Consulting, or Business Operations
Practical constraints
- Available to start in October 2026 for a 6-month internship
AI in the day-to-day
Zefir is building an AI autopilot for home sales.
Requirements
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Founder Associate internship at Zefir involves managing internal communications, coordinating company rituals, and driving cross-functional projects to support strategic objectives. Candidates should be adept in data analysis and presentation design, with a strong background in business operations or consulting, ideally from a top-tier educational institution. This role is suited for individuals who are organized, analytical, and fluent in both English and French, providing a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO and contribute to a rapidly growing startup.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on Zefir's careers page October 1, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Founder Associate (internship) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Zefir expects some on-site time in Paris, France.
- Where is the role based?
- Zefir is hiring for this position in Paris, France.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Zefir targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Founder Associate (internship) role at Zefir.
From the original posting
Responsibilities
👉 Scaling Infrastructure & Company Rhythm (40%)
Company Rituals: Own the end-to-end preparation of visual assets (slide decks) and content structuring for Zefir’s key alignment milestones: from Weekly Company Meetings to monthly and quarterly All-Hands.
Goal Setting & OKRs: Coordinate the quarterly objective-setting process by driving alignment and collecting OKRs/Targets across all teams and functions.
KPI Management: Maintain and optimize performance dashboards to ensure the CEO has clear visibility into strategic execution.
👉 Cross-Functional Projects & Special Initiatives (40%)
End-to-End Project Ownership: Scope, drive, and deliver cross-functional projects tailored to current business priorities (e.g., process optimization, internal tooling revamps). You will be fully responsible for aligning stakeholders and submitting actionable recommendations to the CEO.
Support to Enablement Teams (HR, Legal, Finance):
HR & Legal: Partner with our Senior HRBP to deploy foundational company-wide projects (e.g., implementation of the internal rules / règlement intérieur) and support internal event management (team events, company culture highlights).
Finance: Provide ad-hoc analytical support and assist in preparing high-stakes presentations (e.g., Board meetings).
👉 Internal Communication & CEO Exposure (20%)
Internal Comms: Design and animate internal communication channels to maintain high levels of clarity, alignment, and engagement across all teams.
CEO Support: Assist the CEO in drafting or structuring key communications (both internal announcements and occasional external ecosystem touchpoints).
Profile & Requirements
Available to start in October 2026, for a 6-month internship
Top Education: You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree (Gap year or End-of-studies) from a Top-tier Business/Engineering School
First Experience: You preferably have a first successful internship in a Venture Capital (VC) fund, Corporate Finance, Strategy Consulting, or Business Operations (Ops).
Communication & Structure: You are highly organized and can handle multiple challenging deadlines at once. Your synthesis skills are formidable, allowing you to build clear, visually compelling presentations.
Analytical Mindset: You possess a strong analytical appetite, comfortable manipulation of data, and the ability to turn numbers into structured, logical business recommendations.
Languages: Excellent communication skills with full fluency (bilingual or fluent) in both English and French is strictly required.
Competitive salary: You can run your own simulation with our salary calculator.
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