People Operations & Recruiting InternAbout EmergentEmergent is building AI infrastructure that helps developers build reliable AI products. We're a fast-moving, early-stage startup where every team member has a meaningful impact on the company. We believe great companies are built by exceptional people, and we're looking for someone excited to help us build an incredible team and workplace.As a People Operations & Recruiting Intern, you'll work directly with the founders and gain firsthand experience in how an early-stage AI company operates from recruiting and onboarding to operations, events, and employee experience.Full-time • In-person • Hourly • Non-Exempt What You'll DoHiring & RecruitingSupport the recruiting pipeline by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates throughout the hiring process.Maintain our applicant tracking system and ensure an exceptional candidate experience from application to offer.Coordinate interview scheduling and follow up with candidates and hiring managers.Assist with onboarding new hires by preparing equipment, setting up accounts, creating welcome materials, and coordinating first-week logistics.Events & CommunityHelp organize and attend hackathons, tech meetups, recruiting events, and industry conferences.Coordinate team events, offsites, and internal culture initiatives.Represent Emergent at university and community recruiting events when appropriate.Office OperationsMaintain organized office systems and shared spaces, including conference rooms, kitchen equipment, office boards, and common areas to ensure the workplace remains clean, functional, and welcoming.Monitor office inventory by tracking supplies, ordering snacks and office essentials, rotating pantry items, and keeping shared spaces well stocked.Coordinate with property management and external vendors regarding office maintenance, repairs, deliveries, and visitors.Support day-to-day business operations and help ensure the office runs smoothly.  What You'll LearnHow recruiting works inside a fast-growing AI startup.People Operations from onboarding through employee experience.Startup operations and cross-functional execution.Practical ways AI can automate business workflows and improve productivity.How founders build teams and scale an early-stage company.You Might Be a Fit IfYou're highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.You communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with candidates, employees, and external partners.You're proactive, you notice what needs to be done and take ownership without waiting to be asked.You enjoy building relationships and creating great experiences for candidates, employees, and visitors.You're excited about AI and want to understand how modern AI companies operate. You're eager to learn how AI tools can automate workflows, improve productivity, and reshape business operations not just use LLMs, but thoughtfully integrate AI into day-to-day work.You're comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly.You're resourceful, curious, and enjoy figuring things out independently.You care about building an exceptional workplace, not just maintaining one.