Why this role matters
At JOIN, we believe hiring should be easy, fast, and fair – for companies and candidates alike. That’s why we’re building intuitive, powerful recruiting software that helps businesses of all sizes find the right people effortlessly.
As our CEO Office Intern, you’ll play a central role in enabling JOIN’s next phase of growth.
You’ll work directly with the CEO and the Chief of Staff across strategic and operational priorities. This is not just another internship – it’s an opportunity to gain exposure to company building at the highest level, shape how JOIN scales, and directly influence how decisions translate into execution.
Tasks
What you’ll be doing
Your work will directly support JOIN’s focus, speed and effectiveness. Here’s what that looks like:
- Support the development of JOIN’s strategy together with the CEO and leadership team.
- Help run OKR cycles and maintain visibility on company wide KPIs.
- Drive cross functional initiatives with revenue or productivity impact, such as marketplace optimisation, pricing topics or automation opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Growth, Sales, Finance and Operations to move priority topics forward.
- Prepare executive communication materials, including board decks, leadership updates and all hands presentations.
- Organise management meetings and offsites with strong preparation, clear agendas and decision proposals.
- Document and iterate on company wide ways of working.
- Bring structure to ambiguous topics and help ensure follow through.
Who you’ll work with
You’ll work directly with the CEO and collaborate cross functionally with leaders and teams across the organisation to support JOIN’s most important priorities.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, feedback driven culture that values clear communication, shared ownership and continuous learning.
Requirements
What we’re looking for
We don’t believe in rigid checklists – but if most of these apply to you, we’d love to chat:
✔ You ramp up exceptionally fast on new and complex topics.
✔ You produce high quality, structured output at speed and base your recommendations on data and logic.
✔ You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and creating clarity for others.
✔ You are highly tool driven and naturally use technology and AI to multiply your impact.
✔ You actively seek feedback, reflect and continuously raise your own performance bar.
✔ You take ownership without waiting to be asked and reliably deliver.
✔ You are low ego, collaborative and enjoy working with smart, driven people.
✔ You are currently studying or recently graduated and have challenged yourself in demanding environments.
✔ You have gained experience in high performance settings such as fast growing tech companies, consulting, investing or similar contexts where expectations are high and pace matters.
✔ You are fluent in English. German is a plus but not required.
Bonus points for
- Experience in SaaS or marketplace environments.
- Exposure to strategy, operations or analytics.
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
Benefits
Our Values
❤️ People First – We put humans at the heart of hiring.
🚀 Own It – We take initiative and solve problems independently.
🛠 Work Smarter – Efficiency beats effort.
💡 Be Bold – Challenge the status quo and push boundaries.
At JOIN, we thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, and we are looking for colleagues who do too. That means:
- We love collaborating in the office sharing knowledge with all colleagues, and we do understand the flexibility of working from home when needed
- We adapt quickly and embrace change in a growth-oriented startup environment
- We continuously challenge ourselves and each other to improve
This role might not be ideal if:
- You prefer a highly structured environment.
- You want a fully remote position.
- You prefer minimal change and a slower pace.
- You’re not excited about ownership and growth.
What’s in it for you?
🖥 Apple hardware – The best tools for the job (MacBook).
🏆 Team events – Brunches, sports activities, and quarterly gatherings in Berlin.
🌍 Productivity from Everywhere – 104 days per year remote (post-probation), following our hybrid policy.
🏦 Competitive salary – Tailored to align with your experience level.
🏠 Relocation support – Assistance with paperwork, travel, and one month of furnished accommodation.
What to expect from the hiring process
We respect your time and keep things transparent:
1️⃣ Intro call (~15 min) – Let’s see if we’re a good match.
2️⃣ Role-fit interview (~45 min) – Deep dive into your experience.
3️⃣ Hiring Manager Interview (~30 min) – Dive into expectations and team dynamics.
4️⃣ Case study (~90 min) – Show us how you think.
You’ll always know where you stand - no black holes, no ghosting.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, genders, religions and diverse backgrounds. If you need assistance during the hiring process or in the workplace, let us know!
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! We’re always open to exceptional candidates and value diversity in all forms.
📩 Apply now – We’d love to connect with you!