Global Operations Intern: Sourcing, Supply Chain & Growth

Arcade; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided daily

Company events

Job summary

Arcade is seeking a Global Operations Intern to join our SF team for the fall semester through December 18, 2026. You’ll directly work with the founding team on sourcing, operations, sales and product, gaining exposure to every part of a startup.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or recent grads, willing to travel, highly organized, and communicative. This role offers engagement with suppliers, manufacturers and international partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or recent graduate available to start immediately.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Highly organized, responsive, and entrepreneurial — capable of moving from strategy to execution in one role.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturer outreach, identification and research: price out product specs on Alibaba and other sourcing platforms, request samples, and support early product development, competitive research and manufacturer recruiting
• Ground-level supply chain research, RFQs and global artisanal maker and manufacturer onboarding to expand manufacturing options for new categories
• Design pricing and margin structures
• Publish content to our site and sales channels
• Join sales calls and support client onboarding for new B2B customers
• Pack and process customer orders and help with quality checks

Skills

Undergraduate student

Willing to travel

Highly organized

Strong communication

Interest in e-commerce/supply chain/AI

Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arcade is seeking a Global Operations Intern to join our SF team for the fall semester through December 18, 2026. You’ll directly work with the founding team on sourcing, operations, sales and product, gaining exposure to every part of a startup.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or recent grads, willing to travel, highly organized, and communicative. This role offers engagement with suppliers, manufacturers and international partners in a fast-paced environment.