Depop Launches Ambassador Program To Expand Creator Community Efforts

Etsy-owned Depop has launched a new Ambassador program, looking to recruit creators to help expand the Depop community both online across social media and hosting in person local events.

If you're interested in becoming a Depop Ambassador, here are the details we have so far:

Help reduce fashion waste. Raise awareness of circular fashion within your community. And make money while you do it.

The Depop Ambassador Program is launching January 2025. Applications are open on an ongoing basis.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Active Depop User aged 18 or older
• Solutions-driven, Confident, Creative and Self-Motivated
• Strong interest in circular fashion
• Previous event planning and/or brand ambassador experience preferred
• Want to be a part of a movement that is redefining the future of fashion

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Depop Ambassador, you will play a vital role in expanding Depop's presence within your community. Over a 8-week period, you will engage and foster a community centered around sustainable fashion.

Responsibilities:

• Host events that engage your community about Depop and circular fashion
• Attend weekly check-in meetings with Depop's internal marketing team
• Submit weekly entries for the Culture Panel
• Distribute Depop branded merchandise through your events
• Create UGC content about Depop

WHAT DEPOP OFFERS:

• Marketing experience - event planning, social media marketing, analytics, branding, project management, and overseeing budgets
• Direct training and coaching by Depop employees
• Opportunities for career development and networking
• An opportunity to work with a brand you're passionate about and who cares about the planet
• Add a leading global brand to your resume
• Hands-on industry experience with a leading global brand

The application form makes it clear this program is currently for the US marketplace only and while their description makes it sound like they will focusing a lot on in person events, the application also reveals they are looking for people with an established social media presence who can help promote the Depop brand and bring an audience with them.

Depop doesn't appear to broadly advertising this new program yet, but interestingly someone who says they were invited to interview for it posted about it on the Mercari subReddit - highlighting how much crossover there may be between resellers on these platforms and how programs like this may sway them toward one over another.

Also interestingly, apparently Depop indicated they will be paying Ambassadors to host events.

Just had an interview and I think it went well, they are looking to find sellers and pay them to host events in their area to engage local community building. Wondering if anyone here has heard of it before or if it’s new? Sharing the application page if anyone is interested.

Would you apply to be a Depop Ambassador? Let us know in the comments below!