Community Engagement Intern (3-Month Program)

New York, USA (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive community growth and events for a NYC fashion-tech startup internship focused on onboarding members, content creation, and brand outreach.

  • Own engagement across WhatsApp, social channels, and the 99 YARDS app
  • Must-have: Strong interest in fashion, creative industries, and technology
  • Standout: Active in Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn with event support experience in NYC

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Engage and grow our community across WhatsApp groups, social channels, and the 99 YARDS app
  • Collaborate with the social media team on content ideas, engagement strategy, and posting support
  • Assist in planning and executing NYC fashion & fashion-tech events (panels, mixers, workshops, NYFW activations)
  • Support outreach to brands, creatives, students, and ambassadors
  • Create short-form content (event recaps, designer highlights, talent features)
  • Help onboard new members and respond to community inquiries
  • Track engagement and compile weekly community insights
  • Work with marketing & operations on new launches and initiatives

Requirements

  • Strong interest in fashion, creative industries, and technology
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Active on Instagram, TikTok, and/or LinkedIn
  • Comfortable attending and supporting in-person events in NYC
  • Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup
  • Fashion school candidates strongly preferred
  • Fashion Marketing, Fashion Business, Styling, Merchandising, Communications, etc.
  • Students or recent graduates welcome (CPT/OPT eligible)

Preferred

    99 Yards logo

    99 Yards

    99 YARDS is building the digital backbone and community of the fashion ecosystem.Not just for brands — it connects the entire fashion ecosystem, from designers and garment manufacturers to models, stylists, photographers, schools, and creative agencies. From concept to catwalk, it gives everyone one place to work, grow, and belong.Powered by AI, 99 YARDS makes it effortless to find verified partners, book services, showcase portfolios, manage payments, and unlock new opportunities.More than a platform, it’s a community — connecting talent, empowering collaboration, and helping creativity thrive together.

    Founded in 2023
    New York, New York, USA
    29 employees (10 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    197.2M
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    18.5%
    Direct
    50.3%
    Referral
    5%
    Social
    26.1%
    Paid
    0.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~29

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    4 (14% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    2 years
    Median Tenure
    1.6 years

    Funding

    Last Raise
    $25K
    Pre Seed, 7 months ago

    Funding History

    • Aug 2025
      Pre Seed • $25K