Live Selling/Social Commerce Intern

ThredUp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Discounts on fashion finds

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ThredUp internship in Phoenix invites you to join the world’s leading online secondhand apparel marketplace. You’ll host live shows on Whatnot, prep and present items with expert knowledge, and engage viewers in real time as part of a dynamic team.

Ideal candidates are passionate about fashion, comfortable on camera for extended shifts, and eager to learn from a world-class merchandising and product team. This paid internship offers hands-on experience and discounts on fashion finds.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in fashion, secondhand, and sustainability.
• Comfortable on camera for long shows and multiple hours.
• Experience with live selling and creating engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Host live shows on Whatnot, Ebay Live, and other platforms.
• Prepare items with brand, size, condition, and price beforeGoing live.
• Present fabrics, fit, flaws, and styling ideas to viewers.

Skills

Fashion knowledge

On-camera

Content creation

AI workflows

Data analysis

Live selling experience

Tools

Whatnot

TikTok Shop

Job description

About ThredUp

ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, ThredUp has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love ThredUp because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With ThredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers. ThredUp has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, ThredUp is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.

Recognized on TIME Most Influential Companies of 2023, Digiday's WorkLife 50 2023, TIME's Best Inventions of 2022, and Lattice's People Success Awards 2022.

About ThredUp

ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, ThredUp has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love ThredUp because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With ThredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers. ThredUp has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, ThredUp is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.

About This Internship Role

ThredUp is the world’s largest online thrift and consignment platform. We have over 5M unique secondhand items on site and process over 100K items per day. Our buyers come to us for great deals on great brands — Reformation, Lululemon, Free People, Anthropologie, and 50K more — all one-of-a-kind items that are inspected, photographed, and priced before it ships. We're now bringing that same treasure-hunt energy to live shopping.

As a ThredUp intern, you will be given a firsthand glimpse at what it’s like to work at the leading online secondhand apparel marketplace. You will tackle projects alongside our world-class team, with the opportunity to make a real impact on ThredUp’s business. Our paid internships are ideal for ambitious students who thrive in ambiguity, like a good challenge, and want a legUP in their career development. Oh, and who wants discounts on the latest secondhand fashion finds.

What You'll Do

• Host live shows on Whatnot, Ebay Live, and other live selling platforms, sourced directly from ThredUp
• Pull and prep pieces before each show — know the brand, size, condition, and price before you go live
• Show each piece clearly: fabric, fit, flaws, styling ideas
• Run the pace of the show — keep energy up, keep product moving, keep viewers watching
• Answer viewer questions in real time and respond to chat throughout the stream
• Track what sells and flag trends back to the product and merchandising teams — what moved fast, what didn't, what viewers asked for

What You Bring

• Interest in and passion for fashion, secondhand, and sustainability
• Comfortable on camera for 2+ hour shifts, sustained energy the whole time
• Preference for background in content creation or performance (live selling on Whatnot or TikTok Shop, theater, dance, music, improv/comedy, or other on-camera experience)
• Real product knowledge in fashion: brands, fabrics, fit, how to spot quality secondhand pieces
• Quick on your feet: you can handle questions, respond to comments, and keep a show moving
• Comfortable in a warehouse environment: on your feet, handling inventory, moving at a fast pace
• Experience with technology, AI workflows, and data analysis

Schedule

• Able to commute to ThredUp’s Phoenix, Atlanta, or Dallas Area distribution centers
• Flexible shift structure, but must be available to commit to at least 15-20 hours per week.
• Expect 2-3 shows per week to start, with more added as we ramp the program

What We Offer

At ThredUp, we value infinite learning.

We also believe that each person should help drive the business. As an intern, you’ll be encouraged to speakUP, think big, ask questions and seek the truth, and help influence outcomes for our business and customers.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with passionate and supportive team members who encourage new ideas, feedback and collaboration.

We have a talented leadership team that encourages transparency and they will support you in maximizing your internship experience.

We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our team

At ThredUp, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items. Much like our inventory, we are proud to have fostered a workplace that is one-of-a-kind. As a company focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Be you.

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