Growth & Operations Intern (m/f/d)

Job description

BUILD THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE TECH WITH PHLAIR We're solving humanity's biggest challenge, and it takes everything we've got. The world needs more energy, not less. Fossil fuels powered our economy for decades, at the cost of our planet. At Phlair, we're inverting that equation with breakthrough electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls CO₂ from the air for permanent storage or repurposing into carbon-negative chemicals. We're not here to play it safe. We're here to win. WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT? We solve hard problems and are product-first. Our hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, enabling scalable and low-cost CO2 capture from ambient air. The electrochemical technology allows off-the-shelf components and is ideally suited to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. With proven offtake agreements from customers such as Google, McKinsey, JPMorganChase, Shopify, Stripe, H&M, and Deep Sky; we're one of only seven DAC companies with real market validation. Project Dawn isn't just our flagship; it's our shot to scale CO₂ removal globally. IS THIS A FIT FOR ME? We're building for the 3-5% who are energized by winning and thrive under pressure. Our pace demands people who see excellence as non-negotiable and execution as everything. We cherish work-life-harmony, not balance. If you need extensive structure or prefer playing it safe, we're probably not the right fit. Don't tick every box? We value potential and spikes over perfect resumes. If you believe you can contribute to our mission at this intensity level, tell us why. YOUR MISSION AT PHLAIR As a Growth & Operations Intern, you support Phlair’s commercial and go-to-market efforts across customer research, pipeline development, and strategic analysis. You work closely with the commercial team, CEO, and technical teams to help turn technology progress into real market traction. This role is ideal if you want to understand how deep-tech climate companies sell, position themselves, and navigate regulation-driven markets. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON - Support go-to-market and business development efforts - Help structure and maintain CRM data, sales funnels, and market intelligence - Build AI-enabled workflows and automations using Claude skills/code; provide hands-on support on building a new automation backbone - Prepare materials for outreach, meetings, conferences, and RFPs, including briefings, slides, and summaries, using tools like Figma - All kinds of operational tasks beyond core comms work; you jump in wherever needed This is not a “shadowing” internship. You’ll do real work that matters. WHAT YOU BRING - Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in business, engineering, natural sciences, economics, or a related field - Prior internship experience in startups, consulting, sales, or venture is a plus, but not required - Strong interest in climate tech, carbon removal, energy, or industrial decarbonization - Hands-on experience with AI tools and automation workflows, or strong curiosity to apply AI in commercial and operational contexts - Analytical mindset with the ability to structure information and communicate clearly in writing and presentations - High ownership mentality, reliability, and comfort working in a fast-moving, unstructured environment HOW WE WORK AT PHLAIR - Onsite & Collaborative: Our offices in Ismaning, Germany, house our pilot plant, where we work physically on our product every day. The team collaborates closely in the office, five days a week. WHAT WE OFFER? - Competitive salary - 20 vacation days - Public transport pass for all of Germany - Relocation support to help you settle into Munich - Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best - Fresh team lunches, prepared by our amazing chef, Amelie LEARN MORE ABOUT PHLAIR - Our Mission, Vision and Team https://phlair.com/careers - Phlair Secures Frontier’s First Electrochemical DAC Deal https://frontierclimate.com/writing/phlair - Technology Behind Phlair https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/19/phlairs-carbon-sucking-technology-could-lower-direct-air-captures-costs/ - The Future of DAC https://medium.com/extantia-capital/will-direct-air-capture-ever-be-affordable-the-rise-of-dac-3-0-d46cb355f35c Not ticking every box? No problem. We value potential and are open to considering a combination of education and experience instead of strictly following the listed requirements. If you believe you're a good fit for the role, even if your background differs slightly, please feel free to explain and highlight your key spikes in your career in your application. We are committed to build a high-performing team where people feel a strong sense of care, can be their selves, and are able to reach their full potential. If there’s anything we can do to make our hiring process more accessible or to better support you, please let us know, we’re happy to accommodate.