Oak Valley College ONLY | Founding Merch & E-Commerce Intern

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a build-from-scratch merch operation centered on Shopify + PODs to drive multi-channel sales.

  • Shopify setup/optimization experience with POD platform familiarity
  • Standout: 90-day build-and-test internship with direct founder mentorship
  • Standout: Brand-building from zero across online presence and live events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build the Shopify store
  • Integrate Printful, Printify, and other POD platforms
  • Connect Sticker Mule offerings
  • Ensure seamless checkout and customer experience
  • Manage product collections and launch cycles
  • Design bold logo and phrase-based drops
  • Test limited releases to measure demand
  • Track conversion, margins, and trends
  • Iterate quickly based on real sales data
  • Expand beyond tees into caps, hoodies, bags, accessories, and event-specific gear

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Shopify store setup and optimization
  • Experience with Printful, Printify, or other POD platforms
  • Ability to test product drops and analyze performance
  • Understanding of social commerce (TikTok Shop, Instagram/Facebook Shops)
  • Comfortable with data-driven decision making
  • Entrepreneurial, commercially sharp, creatively bold

Nice To Have

  • Experience launching merch brands
  • Evidence of building a brand presence from zero
  • Event merch experience
  • TikTok Shop or social commerce experience
  • Design sense for logos/phrase-based drops
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