Kapa makes technical knowledge instantly accessible through AI assistants. As a Student Assistant supporting our Operations Lead, you will help streamline day-to-day operations and gain hands-on experience building systems at a fast-growing startup. Check out Docker's documentation (https://docs.docker.com) for a live example of what Kapa is (look for the "Ask AI" button).The following challenges should excite you:
- Supporting the Operations Lead with critical administrative and operational tasks
- Contributing to projects across finance, HR, and general operations
- Helping build and document scalable processes as the company grows
- Learning how a startup operates behind the scenes while making a real impact
To solve these challenges you will:
- Assist with financial tasks including expense tracking, invoice processing, and data entry
- Support vendor coordination and contract administration
- Help maintain and organize operational documentation and internal wikis
- Conduct research on tools, processes, and operational best practices
- Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and internal communications
- Take on ad-hoc projects that help the company run more smoothly
You may be a good fit if you have:*
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to figure things out as you go
- Some understanding of startup financials and accounting principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
- Interest in startups, operations, or business administration
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Notion, Slack, or similar)
- Comfort with excel and spreadsheets
*This is neither an exhaustive nor necessary set of attributes. Even if none of these apply to you, but you believe you will contribute to kapa.ai, please reach out.
๐ Y Combinator Company Info
Y Combinator Batch: S23
Team Size: 19 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services -> Productivity
Company Description: The fastest way to build AI assistants on technical content
๐ฐ Compensation
Salary Range: $20,000 - $37,000
๐ Job Details
Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: Any (new grads ok)
๐ฏ Interview Process
1. Intro chat with Ops Lead (15-minutes)
2. Paid take-home to assess your skills
3. Second round interview with a co-founder
4. 3-day paid work trial to collaborate with our team and ensure itโs the right fit for both sides