Founder's Office - Intern (Fresher)

Company Description:

I Knowledge Factory is at the forefront of digital marketing, shaping the landscape for over two decades with a commitment to excellence and innovation. We take pride in empowering businesses to lead in their chosen industries, offering bespoke strategies built with precision. IKF is more than an agency, it's a hub of diverse talents and backgrounds, investing in outstanding individuals and enabling them to achieve scalable success. Our approach is characterized by a unique blend of insight, action, and integrity. We firmly believe that our strength is derived from the success of our clients and the positive impact on society.

Location: Pune (Swargate)

Job Title: Founder's office(Fresher)

Final Year / Early Career

Overview

We are looking for a highly driven and ownership-oriented Chief of Staff Intern who thrives in fast-moving environments and is eager to understand how organizations truly operate.

This role is not about task execution alone it is about enabling momentum across hiring, culture, leadership priorities, and execution tracking. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure ideas translate into action and commitments convert into outcomes.

Ideal candidates are proactive thinkers who are comfortable without rigid SOPs, curious about leadership dynamics, and ready to take responsibility early in their career. If you believe execution matters more than excuses and ownership builds confidence this role is designed for you.

Key Responsibilities

People, Hiring & Culture

Support end-to-end recruitment coordination including sourcing follow-ups and interview scheduling.

Track hiring pipelines and ensure timely closures.

Improve recruitment workflows and documentation processes.

Assist in implementing culture initiatives and internal engagement activities.

Ensure structured follow-ups on hiring and people-related priorities.

Participate in meaningful people conversations and performance discussions.

Execution & Momentum

Track leadership priorities and convert discussions into clear action points.

Ensure deadlines are monitored and responsibilities are clearly assigned.

Identify bottlenecks or misalignment across teams and escalate proactively.

Maintain structured trackers for high-priority initiatives.

Bring clarity to dynamic and fast-changing business situations.

Leadership Bridge

Translate strategic conversations into structured next steps.

Align teams with leadership expectations.

Maintain communication discipline across stakeholders.

Ensure important work does not stall due to lack of follow-up.

You are not a coordinator.

You are an execution enabler.

Requirements

Final-year student or early professional with strong ownership mindset.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Strong organizational and follow-up abilities.

High attention to detail and clarity in documentation.

Willingness to take initiative without waiting for instructions.

Serious interest in people systems, leadership, and organizational operations.

Preferred

Prior internship or startup exposure.

Basic understanding of recruitment or HR processes.

Familiarity with productivity and AI tools for research and workflow management.

What This Role Is Not

Not a passive internship.

Not limited to HR coordination.

Not a role with step-by-step daily instructions.

Not suited for individuals seeking a relaxed routine internship.

What You Will Gain

Real exposure to leadership-level decision-making.

Practical understanding of hiring and people systems.

Confidence in handling responsibility early in your career.

Structured execution and accountability skills.

Operator-level thinking, not intern-level experience.

High-performing candidates may be considered for extended or long-term roles within the organization.

Why Join IKF

Be part of a 25-year-old organization transitioning into an AI-first, execution-driven company.

Work closely with leadership in shaping hiring systems, culture initiatives, and operational momentum.

Experience real responsibility in a fast-moving environment where impact matters more than titles.

Learn how strategy turns into execution in a growing digital and AI-powered business.

Grow in a 5-day work culture that values ownership, clarity, and continuous learning.