Venture Associate - Operations, Strategy & IT (Internship)

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Your Mission The Role Work directly with our leadership and Chief of Staff at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology. You'll support high-impact projects, help improve the way we operate, and take ownership of key internal IT processes – gaining firsthand experience in how a venture-backed startup is built and scaled. Venture Associate & Strategic Projects Partner closely with the Chief of Staff on strategic priorities and cross-functional initiatives Conduct market, competitive, and operational research to support business decisions and special projects Support process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the company Assist with analyses, presentations, and project coordination for leadership and key stakeholders Gain firsthand exposure to company-building and executive decision-making in a fast-growing startup environment IT Infrastructure & Operations Manage Microsoft 365 administration, user access, and device management Oversee employee onboarding, offboarding, and hardware lifecycle management Support IT security, monitoring, and access governance Enable teams through efficient tool provisioning and day-to-day IT support What You'll Get A front-row seat to building a venture-backed startup Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making Real ownership from day one A steep learning curve across operations, strategy, and technology The chance to make a visible impact on the business Your DNA Currently pursuing a degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field Confident working with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, basic admin concepts) Strong analytical and structured thinking, with confidence working with data and spreadsheets Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken A proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to take ownership Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams Excited by the idea of working in a startup and contributing wherever you can create impact Join Us & Raise the Bar At MakerVerse, we don’t just execute - we innovate. We don’t just meet expectations - we exceed them. If you’re ready to take on responsibility, take on meaningful challenges, and grow as part of a strong team, we look forward to receiving your application. At MakerVerse, we live by these principles: We Own It. We Deliver It. We take responsibility, act with purpose, and go the extra mile to make an impact. We Execute Relentlessly. We Solve Big Challenges. We embrace a “doer” mentality and focus on solutions, not problems. Our Customers’ Success = Our Success. We make an impact and prioritize what drives our customers’ success. We Win Together. We Set the Bar High. We challenge and support one another to give our best and thrive as a high-performing team.