Live Selling/Social Commerce Intern

ThredUp 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. As an intern you'll have the opportunity to learn about our forward-thinking business and collaborate with our talented team.

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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