Growth & Operations Associate (Founder's Office)
A paid 3-month internship in Hinjawadi, Pune. Part content manager, part researcher, part operator: run content, YouTube and competitor research, platform operations, customer calls and sales for the Classic ecosystem, working directly with the founder.
Applications close strictly on 12 August 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Joining date: 31 August 2026.
About Akarvi Labs
Akarvi Labs Pvt Ltd is an applied AI and custom software studio based in Pune. We design and ship production software for clients across industries, with AI-driven workflows and modern web and mobile applications at the centre of our work. The company is recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as a Government of India recognised startup, is registered as a private limited company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and holds MSME (Udyam) and GST registrations.
Akarvi Labs also runs the Classic ecosystem of career platforms, including classicjobs.in and classicprofile.com, which serve job seekers across India. That ecosystem is this role's daily workground.
The role in one line
Part content manager, part researcher, part operator. You manage what the company publishes, study what competitors do, talk to customers, and keep the platforms running every day, sitting directly with the founder.
What you'll manage day to day
Own the content calendar end to end. Draft job posts, articles and scripts with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude or similar), polish them to publishing standard, and publish across classicjobs.in and our social channels.
Track our channels and the competitor landscape daily. Analyse what rival channels publish, what performs, and where the gaps are, then turn that into the week's content plan.
Publish and maintain job listings on classicjobs.in and keep daily operations moving across classicprofile.com and the rest of the Classic ecosystem.
Online research, data collection, structured data entry and form submissions for client engagements, handled accurately and under confidentiality.
Calls with users and buyers, understanding what they need and guiding them to the right product.
Help sell the company's digital products and services, contributing directly to revenue targets.
Communication. Clear spoken and written English, confidence on phone calls with customers, and writing that people actually want to read. Everything else in this role can be taught. This cannot be skipped.
Tools you'll use daily
Where you work
The Founder's Office in Hinjawadi, Pune: a dedicated flat workspace where the company operates. It is a small startup workspace. You sit with the founder, see every decision up close, and your work lands in front of real users the same day.
Work is from office; this is a fully in-person role.
Stipend and the path to full time
₹6,500 per month for the 3-month programme.
At the end of the programme, full-time conversion is evaluated on your performance and the targets you hit. Conversion is performance-based and is never automatic. Compensation for a full-time offer is set at offer stage.
Applications close strictly on 12 August 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. The selected candidate joins on 1 September 2026 at the Founder's Office in Hinjawadi, Pune.
Who should apply
- ·Open to all: students, recent graduates and career switchers, any degree.
- ·Fluent, daily use of AI tools for real production work.
- ·Top-class communication in English and comfort on customer calls.
- ·An eye for what performs on YouTube and social media.
- ·A working laptop, and full availability for 3 months in Pune.
What you gain
- ·Daily mentorship from the founder.
- ·An internship at a DPIIT-recognised, MCA-registered startup on your resume.
- ·A letter of completion and a detailed performance reference.
- ·A live portfolio of published content, channel growth and revenue work you can show in any interview.
- ·A real shot at a full-time role.
Akarvi Labs does not charge candidates at any stage of hiring. Treat any payment request as fraud.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply, and when do I join?+
Applications close strictly on 12 August 2026 at 11:59 PM IST, with no extensions. The selected candidate joins on 1 September 2026 at the Founder's Office in Hinjawadi, Pune.
Is this a paid internship?+
Yes. The stipend is Rs 6,500 per month for the full 3-month internship.
Is this internship work from home?+
No. This is a fully in-person role at the Founder's Office in Hinjawadi, Pune. There is no work from home.
Can this internship convert to a full-time job?+
Yes. Full-time conversion is evaluated at the end of the 3 months based on your performance and the targets you hit. It is never automatic, and compensation for a full-time offer is set at offer stage.
Who can apply for this role?+
It is open to all: students, recent graduates and career switchers from any degree. You need top-class English communication, daily hands-on use of AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude, a working laptop, and full availability for 3 months in Pune.
What will I actually work on?+
Content for classicjobs.in and our social channels, YouTube and competitor research, platform operations across the Classic ecosystem, research and data work for client engagements, customer calls, and sales support.
Do I need prior experience?+
No. Everything in this role can be taught except communication. If your spoken and written English is strong and you use AI tools daily, you can apply.
Is there any fee to apply?+
No. Akarvi Labs does not charge candidates at any stage of hiring. Treat any payment request as fraud.
How do I apply?+
Apply online on this page. You verify your email with a one-time code, fill a short form with a writing sample, and our team reviews every application personally.