Founder Associate Office (CET working hours) - Full-time
Who we are

At Jaipur Robotics, we build AI systems that turn visual and sensor data into automation, efficiency, and operational intelligence for the waste industry. We are a fast-growing, VC-backed clean-tech startup based in Switzerland, working with leading operators across Europe and expanding our team as we deploy our technology in real-world industrial environments.

What we offer

We’re hiring a Founder Associate to work closely with the founders and support the company across operations, administration, investors, shareholders, and HR.

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping things organized, and making sure the company runs smoothly behind the scenes. You will act as a key interface between the founders, employees, investors, shareholders, clients, and external partners.

You will have broad exposure to the company and will work directly with the founders on both day-to-day operations and strategic topics.

- Work directly with the founders and management team
- Take ownership of key administrative and operational processes
- Act as a point of contact between employees, founders, shareholders, and investors
- Support the company’s hiring and HR activities
- Organize client visits, business trips, meetings, and company events
- Gain broad exposure to a fast-growing AI and robotics scale-up

Key ResponsibilitiesShareholders & Investor Management

- Act as a central point of contact between shareholders, investors, the board, founders, and employees
- Coordinate communication and information flow between different stakeholders
- Support the preparation and organization of board meetings and shareholder meetings
- Coordinate meeting invitations, agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions




- Maintain and organize relevant investor and shareholder information
- Support the founders with investor updates, reporting, and communication
- Ensure that requests and action items from investors and the board are properly tracked and followed up
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion

Founder & Office Operations

- Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and support the founders with operational activities
- Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings
- Organize meeting rooms, agendas, logistics, and follow-ups
- Coordinate client and investor visits to Jaipur Robotics and project sites
- Support the organization of company events, workshops, and team activities
- Maintain calendars and ensure that important meetings, deadlines, and commitments are properly coordinated
- Take ownership of ad-hoc operational tasks and make sure they are followed through to completion

HR & Recruitment

- Coordinate job postings and candidate applications
- Review incoming applications and shortlist candidates based on defined requirements
- Conduct first-round interviews with candidates
- Coordinate technical and final interviews with the relevant team members
- Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
- Coordinate offers, onboarding activities, and administrative steps for new employees
- Support the founders and team leads in identifying and hiring high-quality talent
- Help develop and improve HR processes as the company grows





Internal Operations & Communication

- Act as a communication bridge between management and employees
- Ensure important information is communicated clearly across the organization
- Coordinate internal meetings and follow up on action items
- Maintain organizational documentation and administrative processes
- Support the founders with presentations, reports, documents, and other company materials
- Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively find ways to improve how the company operates

Requirements

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Professional proficiency in English and German/Italian
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with clients, investors, employees, and external partners
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can change quickly
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong proficiency with modern productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Notion, or similar
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders, including founders, investors, shareholders, and board members



Nice to Have

- Previous experience as a Founder Associate, Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, or Chief of Staff
- Experience in recruiting and HR
- Experience working with VC-backed startups or scale-ups
- Experience coordinating investor or board activities
- Experience working in an international environment
- German or another European language
- Interest in AI, robotics, clean-tech, or industrial technology

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