United Skates of America Inc.

E-Commerce Specialist (Freelance/Contractor)

Melville, NY (Remote)

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Help Launch Our Online Merch Store! United Skates of America is the nation’s premier roller skating destination, with 22 vibrant locations across the country where families and friends create unforgettable memories on wheels. From epic skate parties to community events, we’re all about fun, fitness, and that classic roller vibe. Now, we’re rolling into the digital space with the launch of our online merchandise store—featuring branded t-shirts, merch, and skate-inspired apparel—and we’re looking for an experienced E-Commerce Specialist to bring it to life. Position Overview We’re seeking a skilled E-Commerce Specialist (Freelance/Contractor) to build and launch our online merch store from the ground up. This is a project-based, fully remote role focused on creating a seamless, user-friendly e-commerce experience integrated with print-on-demand fulfillment. If you’ve successfully helped brick-and-mortar brands expand into e-commerce and love turning ideas into launch-ready online stores, we’d love to connect. Key Responsibilities Build, customize, and launch an e-commerce store using platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce, or similar Integrate print-on-demand (POD) services (e.g., Printify, Printful) to support custom apparel and merchandise Configure product catalogs, payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), inventory workflows, and customer service tools Optimize site performance for SEO, mobile responsiveness, and user experience, including basic design enhancements Implement analytics and marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Klaviyo, email campaigns, social integrations) Provide strategic recommendations for merchandising, pricing, and promotions tailored to a roller skating audience Ensure compliance with e-commerce best practices, including tax setup, returns, and data security Required Skills & Experience 2–5+ years of hands-on e-commerce setup and management experience (apparel or merch preferred) Strong expertise with Shopify (certification a plus) and POD integrations Working knowledge of SEO, digital marketing, analytics, and basic web development Familiarity with graphic design tools or merchandise workflows (collaboration experience is a plus) Excellent project management skills with the ability to deliver a launch-ready store within weeks Experience supporting multi-location retail brands is a plus (we operate 21 skating centers nationwide) What We Offer Competitive freelance compensation: $40–$55/hour Flexible schedule and fully remote work A fun, collaborative team passionate about skating culture and brand growth How to Apply If you’re ready to help United Skates of America glide into e-commerce success, please send the following: Resume Portfolio of relevant e-commerce projects (especially merch or apparel launches) A brief proposal outlining your approach 📧 Email: KPalermo1125@gmail.com 📌 Subject line: E-Commerce Specialist Application Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, let’s get this rolling! This is a remote position.