Oak Valley College ONLY | Founding Merch & E-Commerce Intern
About The Position
Licensed2BBadass is launching its merchandise division — and we’re not looking for someone to “manage a store.” We’re looking for someone to build a brand. This is a ground-floor opportunity to create a national merch presence from zero — online first, then expanding into live events, vendor booths, sporting expos, RV shows, motorcycle rallies, and beyond. This is not passive e-commerce. This is culture-driven commerce. If you’re entrepreneurial, commercially sharp, and creatively bold — keep reading. If you’re just looking to clock internship hours — this isn’t for you. Over the next 90 days, you’ll help build and launch the entire merchandise ecosystem: Develop and structure our Shopify store Integrate Print-on-Demand platforms Test rotating product drops Analyze performance and double down on what wins Expand into TikTok Shop and social commerce Help define a wearable brand identity people are proud to represent You’ll work directly with the founder. Debate is welcome. Ownership is required. This is a build-from-scratch opportunity — not a maintenance role. This position is 20 hours per week, paid at a rate of $20/hour.
Requirements
- Pay attention to merch culture, creator brands, and product drops
- Understand modern digital commerce
- Balance creativity with business logic
- Think in margins, not just mockups
- Are comfortable saying, “This will sell” — and explaining why
- Want long-term opportunity, not short-term credit
Responsibilities
- Set up and optimize Shopify
- 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
- Evaluate and potentially launch TikTok Shop
- Integrate Instagram and Facebook Shops
- Create shoppable content
- Identify trend alignment opportunities
- Support product launches across platforms
Benefits
- Real-world experience launching a merch brand from zero
- Advanced Shopify and POD experience
- Direct founder mentorship
- Portfolio-worthy product strategy
- Leadership track with revenue participation
- A legitimate seat at the table
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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