Operations Internship

About the role

Powerus operates a career platform dedicated to connecting skilled trade professionals with employers. The Operations Internship in Berlin is designed for a candidate who will own the execution of specific operational initiatives that directly influence the company's capacity to scale efficiently. As a member of the founders team, you will be entrusted with managing your own areas of responsibility to facilitate company growth and maintain momentum. You will create, launch, and expand new operational workflows that standardize key processes for the business. This role requires you to assist the founders with various projects required to accelerate our scaling process and remove execution blockers. Success in this position demands a high level of ownership where you proactively identify gaps and drive solutions without constant supervision. You will contribute to the strategic alignment of operational tasks with the broader goals of the founding team, and your work will have a direct impact on how Powerus delivers value to trade professionals and employers.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute complex project coordination tasks that align multiple stakeholders across departments to ensure seamless implementation of initiatives.
• Design and implement operational process management frameworks that increase team efficiency, reduce variability, and support scalable execution.
• Conduct independent problem solving on ambiguous challenges that do not have predefined solutions, applying structured thinking to navigate uncertainty.
• Develop and maintain documentation for new workflows to ensure clarity, consistency, and repeatability across the organization.
• Drive the expansion of existing procedures by identifying bottlenecks and proposing data informed adjustments that enhance throughput and quality.
• Support the founders with strategic initiatives that require deep analytical thinking and structured execution to move the business forward.
• Utilize project coordination tools to track timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation accurately, providing transparent status updates to stakeholders.
• Translate high level business objectives into concrete action plans that can be executed by small teams, ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to operational health and report insights to leadership to enable data driven decision making.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure alignment and smooth implementation of changes, fostering a cohesive operational environment.
• Identify risks in current processes and develop mitigation strategies before they impact delivery, safeguarding team productivity and outcomes.
• Optimize administrative workflows to reduce manual effort and improve overall productivity, freeing capacity for high value activities.
• Act as the operational backbone for scaling initiatives by owning critical path responsibilities and ensuring timely execution.
• Maintain a strong organization approach to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, balancing urgency with quality.

Requirements

• You are a current student or recent graduate in a relevant field of study with a solid academic background that demonstrates foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You possess the ability to work independently and maintain an organized approach to tasks without requiring micromanagement, showing ownership of your work from start to finish.
• You demonstrate strong motivation to take on significant responsibility and contribute meaningfully to the company's growth and operational integrity.
• You show a genuine interest in tackling new challenges and learning quickly in fast paced environments, adapting your methods as situations evolve.
• You have native or professional fluency in German, which is essential for communication and documentation across teams and stakeholders.
• You are comfortable operating in a dynamic startup environment where priorities may shift rapidly, requiring flexibility and resilience.
• You have a foundational understanding of operational concepts, even if derived from academic or practical exposure, to apply theory to real world scenarios.
• You are detail oriented and can manage multiple assignments while maintaining high quality standards in all deliverables.

Practical notes

Powerus was founded in 2019 and is backed by Y Combinator. We are currently expanding our team to reach our next growth milestones. The internship is based in Berlin and requires full-time commitment. There is no specified compensation listed for this role. Candidates must be prepared to work closely with the founders team and adapt to evolving priorities. Travel requirements are not specified, and visa support details are not provided in the available information. The application deadline is not mentioned, but interested candidates should submit their materials promptly.