Talent Associate Co-op

Program Dates: January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026

The base pay for this position is $23 per hour

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday)

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

Who We Are:

Wayfair's Talent team comprises several areas (see potential team placement options below) which collaborate to support how we attract, develop, and retain Wayfair's workforce of 10,000+ global employees. Everyday, the Talent team works with key stakeholders across the organization to accelerate Wayfair’s success by enabling our people to deliver their best work everyday. As a Co-op in this department, you will have the opportunity to add value by driving projects, working with a diverse group of people and diving into complex problems. 

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders on challenges related to the hiring, development, and/or engagement of Wayfair's workforce
• Use creative skills to innovate & improve approaches to recruiting, learning, and/or performance management to build the best team
• Use data and good judgment to inform decisions around hiring, learning offerings, and/or people policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with key partners and stakeholders such as business leaders, new hires, and managers
• Exercise strong organizational and prioritization skills to deliver results and solutions to human capital challenges

What You’ll Need:

Basic Qualifications:

• A student pursuing an undergraduate degree graduating between December 2026 - May 2029 with a 3.0 GPA minimum. 
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co-op
• Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 5 to June 19, 2026 in our Boston office 
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A desire to win and drive collaboration cross functionally
• Analytical and process-oriented, comfortable learning data analysis tools
• Ability to hit the ground running - a confident self-starter
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Superior and innovative problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to thrive as part of a team and individually
• An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow
• Willingness to be flexible and take responsibility for multiple and changing tasks as necessary

Possible Team Placements Include:

Corporate Communications: Our Corporate Communications team focuses on driving one cohesive company narrative that positively positions Wayfair to external and internal audiences by developing, sharing and amplifying company stories to build trust with target audiences.

Corporate Travel: The Corporate Travel team is a high touch customer facing team that will allow you to foster relationships with both internal & external partners.You will be able to own projects and help build processes to support colleagues within the corporate travel and community experience programs.

Campus & Early Careers Recruiting: The Wayfair Campus and Early Careers team is crucial to the company's success and ongoing growth. Our recruiters are strategic business partners, dedicated to attracting and hiring exceptional entry-level talent for every department. We focus on finding candidates who meet a high bar for performance, potential, and cultural fit.

Purpose & Inclusion: Our Purpose & Inclusion team is here to enable a Wayfair culture where every employee, future and present, is seen, valued, and invited to contribute to a thriving global community centered around the creation of home. This team engages with leaders to grow their commitment and collaboration, develops education programs and awareness, and builds the right infrastructure to support our work.

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community building activities including:

• A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue events with senior leaders
• Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback
• Skills-based training
• Coffee chat opportunities for co-ops to get to know one another 

Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.
Social Impact & Responsibility:At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.