LOCAL / PROVINCIAL / NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL
* Open to all current students and graduating students
* Watch for requirements and prerequisites, if any—dependent on where you are in the program
How to Apply:
• See details below each opportunity and provide the necessary details
• Read the Co-op/Practicum (C/P) and explore our partner’s website
• Let the contact know that you heard about the opportunity through IHN’s (C/P) emails.
Keep In Mind When Applying:
• Each location can be applied to at different times
• Almost all of the opportunities are year round with work detail dependent on the season
• All have different application processes
• All have different start times, lengths of C/P hours, work schedules, experience details
• Most distant farms have accommodations and meals included for length of work/stay—review each one carefully
• Contact the C/P partner listed directly for details
• IHN only keeps C/P on this list that have received exceptional feedback from students
Start dates: Rolling start dates as dictated by the C/P
Extras: Products, perks, honorariums or paid with each C/P
Candidates must exhibit the following traits:
• High energy, outgoing and authentic communicator during every demo
• Passion for whole foods, organic ingredients, and supplementation
• A love of health and wellness educating
Is Your C/P Not Listed?
Students are more than welcome, and encouraged, to seek an experience not listed here. IHN’s Online Diploma program, has had students look for Herbal, Farm & Retreat experiences closer to where they live.
Please reach out to your C/P facilitator for support when you find a location that you would like a placement at:
Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa + Online Eastern: theodore@instituteofholisticnutrition.com
Vancouver + Online Pacific: vancouver@instituteofholisticnutrition.com
SEE CO-OP/PRACTICUM PARTNERS LISTED BELOW IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER!
BIO RAW | GREATER TORONTO AREA, ON | PRODUCT DEMOS IN-PERSON
*Updated May 2023
Website: www.bioraw.ca
Contact: Email a note of interest and your availability to Oren Epstein at oren@bioraw.ca
BIO RAW is a Toronto-based, LGBTQ-owned company that manufactures Certified Organic prepackaged convenience foods. Known for being “radically good!” through their Certified Organic ingredients and green powered facility, or use of compostable packaging and upcycled ingredients . . .BIO RAW walks the walk! Whether you’re eating one of their award-winning meals or snacking on their delicious protein bites, you can feel great knowing you’re making a positive impact on your health, and on the planet! 100% organic, nutrient-dense, plant-based, and gluten-free.
Oren is looking for IHN students who are passionate about providing consumers with high nutritionally valuable foods by facilitating in-store demos (minimum 4-hours shifts), trade shows and special events across the GTA. This is an on-going opportunity with 2-6+ available shifts per week.
Product Demo Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Completion of at least half IHN’s program
• Minimum commitment of 50 hours, with possibility to extend the term
• Flexible scheduling based on availability, with the possibility of working anywhere from 1-4 times a week across the GTA
• MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR FOR ALL SHIFTS
• Encourage sales through in-store product demonstration
• Hand Out Product Samples to Consumers
• Educate Consumers on product knowledge
• Opportunities available at special events, festivals, trade shows and in-store
• Previous Brand Ambassador and Sales experience is an asset, but not required
• Outgoing, Friendly, Charismatic Personality
Perks:
• $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience
• Potential for part-time or full-time employment after a successful Co-op completion
• ALL event-related expenses, including gas, parking and mileage covered by BIO RAW
• Free meals from the BIO RAW kitchen
Oren Epstein, BCom | Founder & CEO BIO RAW
As a local Toronto food innovator, Oren is on a mission to usher in a conscious shift within the marketplace towards real, organic, whole, plant-based foods. Oren is the owner of BIO RAW, a line of vegan and organic nutrient-dense products that are designed by a nutritionist. Oren always advocates for voting with your dollar to support local, organic brands and vegan entrepreneurs like himself.
HERBALAND | VANCOUVER, BC | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE
*Updated February 2022
Contact: Email a note of interest and your availability to Andreea Topalescu at hr@herbaland.ca
Herbaland is Canada’s largest nutritional gummy manufacturer, producing and exporting more than 40 million bottles of vegan, non-GMO gummies each year. Our company was founded in 2009, when a gap in the gummy vitamin market prompted us to create unique gummy recipes with innovative eco-forming technology. Today, we proudly produce some of the world’s cleanest and tastiest nutritional gummies which can be enjoyed by every member of the family. Herbaland’s mission is to make fun and functional products that have a positive impact on both people and our planet. We believe we can continually achieve this through our core values of community, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Role: Herbaland is looking for energetic and ambitious individuals to join our high energy team for a minimum of 5 hours each week. You will work on marketing projects, recipe development, and social media photography and nutritional posts. The ideal candidates will be well spoken and written, and be passionate about nutrition (and gummies, of course!).
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
Perks:
• $250 honorarium for completion of 100 hours
• $250 worth of Herbaland products
• Opportunity to learn and participate in a fast-growing Nutrition company
• Potential for future employment
Andreea Topalescu | Human Resources Administrator at Herbaland
Andreea handles the Human Resources for Herbaland’s four locations within Richmond inclusive of hiring, onboarding, training, and updating policies.
HOOCHY BOOCH | VANCOUVER | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE
Contact: Email a note of interest and your availability to Kristin Zerbin at thefolks@hoochybooch.com
Hoochy ‘Booch Kombucha is a local, NO-fruit juice added Kombucha, offering high quality and fresh taste. Established in 2016, Hoochy ‘Booch is proud to be one of the only producers in BC to use only teas to add flavour.
HBK is looking for a heart-centred and passionate individual to join their team. You will work on marketing projects such as educational social media posts and building a new blog for customers.
The ideal candidate will be creative and confident when it comes to marketing strategy, passionate about Kombucha and the healing benefits the drink provides.
The request is to have 1 blog post written per week and 1 social media post.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities may include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
• Building a brand ambassador/influencer program
• Taking product photos and editing
• Launching giveaways with other health-focused, local brands
Perks:
• $400 honorarium for completion of 100 hours
• $150 in Hoochy ‘Booch products (your choice of options & flavours) throughout your internship
• Opportunity to work with a fast-paced, community and health centred business
• Potential for future work opportunities
Kristin Zerbin | Owner of Hoochy Booch
Kristin Zerbin has had a colourful career in many varying fields. From working on small movie sets as a makeup artist to living in China teaching preschoolers English to her last job as a mediation facilitator at Chopra Yoga. She stumbled into her new career and life path of being a health-based business owner after she returned from China to find that something was not right in her gut. After various tests and trips to the doctor, they found nothing “wrong” and sent her home. Devasted, Kristin took it upon herself to facilitate her own healing, which led her to raw food, then veganism and then into Kombucha. Today, Kristin runs the backend of Hoochy ‘Booch. Working on social media, sales, events and other community collaborations. Her passions are personal development, living a healthy and balanced lifestyle and giving back to the community.
KITE | TORONTO, ON | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE
*Updated February 2022
Contact: Email a note of interest and availability to Michelle Tirmandi at michelle@drinkkite.com
Kite is a brand of Sparkling Adaptogenic Teas launched in December 2019, and has been rapidly growing since. Kite Sparkling Adaptogenic Teas are Steeped in goodness and crafted using whole-plant adaptogens to restore balance and well-being. Rise Moringa Lemon, Align Tulsi Hibiscus, and Unwind Ashwagandha Orange all contain zero-sugar or sweeteners, are Keto, Paleo and Whole30 Approved.
Kite is looking for one energetic and ambitious individual to join their growing start-up team. This individual will work on marketing projects, helping to support the development and execution of the education strategy.
The ideal candidate will be a well-spoken, quick learner who is passionate about adaptogens, tea & botanicals, clean label products, and is available for 5+ hours per week, including a weekly google chat meeting plus e-mail and phone correspondence.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities may include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
• Supporting the development of the brand ambassador/ influencer program
• Assisting with editing, content development and social media on topics related to our brand
• Research brands, stores, restaurants, community events and giveaways with partners for collaborations or selling Kite in-store + assist with the execution of plans
Perks:
• $250 honorarium for completion of 100 hours
• $75 in Kite products (retail value)
• Opportunity to learn and participate in a fast-growing wellness-focused start-up business
• Potential for (part or full time) opportunities with Kite after Co-op hours have been successfully completed
Michelle Tirmandi and Claudia Marion | Co-founders of KITE
KITE was born when two friends with a passion for wellness, female entrepreneurship and tea, sparked joy with the thought of building a brand – from the heart. They both understood the power that came with living a healthy lifestyle and knew the importance of feeling aligned, connected and present. Despite this, they also realized that stress was a very real problem in their lives and wanted to create something to support others on their mission to find more mindfulness, balance and connection! Michelle is a nationally recognized wellness expert, certified nutritionist (B.A, B.Ed, CNP), and former marketing consultant with extensive experience in the natural health product industry. While Claudia is a highly experienced entrepreneur and brand builder with success directly within the clean-label, natural food and beverage space. She owns the award-winning functional clean-label food brand (StorkandDove) and has more recently created BOONS+ Collagen Water.
NOMAD NUTRITION | VANCOUVER, BC | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE + PRODUCT DEMOS IN-PERSON
*Updated February 2022
Contact: Email a note of interest and availability to Denis Mikhailov at careers@nomadnutrition.co
Nomad Nutrition is a manufacturer of healthy, organic, non-GMO ready-to-eat meals dedicated to athletes and modern wanderers in their pursuit of adventure.
Our company ethos includes 5 pillars:
• Using the highest quality organic, non-GMO, locally sourced ingredients
• Small batch and in-house cooking
• All natural ingredients without any chemicals or preservatives of any kind
• Adhering to a plant-based diet geared towards athletes and accessible to folk that suffer from allergens
• Respect for wild places and keeping a small eco-footprint
Reporting to the Owner, you will assist in sales development and marketing process at Nomad Nutrition. You will assist in researching, emailing, calling and following up with retailers. You will keep track and update our sales development funnel. You take work seriously while having fun at work with the Nomad team! You value integrity, you are an effective communicator, you take ownership, show initiative and leadership in everything you do and are performance driven. You not only love the culture, but also contribute to it.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities may include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
IN-PERSON DEMOS Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands at demos at various retail locations, events and shows in your area
• Draw customer attention through enthusiasm and product sampling
• Provide information and facts about the product line, improving consumer awareness
• High energy, outgoing and authentic communicator during every demo
• Passion for whole foods, organic ingredients and supplementation
• A love of health and wellness educating
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• Schedule in-store demos with retailers
• Ideal to have access to a car (mileage will be compensated)
• A commitment of 50+ hours or more is ideal to gain most benefit for all opportunities
• Hours and times are flexible depending on student’s and store’s/Co-op PEP’s availability
• Demos typically run 1-3 times/week and are often booked Thursday to Sunday (but can happen any weekday) for 4-6 hours at a time
• You can set your own schedule with the contacts of each company directly, with the guidance of the Co-op partners listed
Perks:
• $300 honorarium for completion of 100 hours+ sales bonuses!
• $200 in Nomad Nutrition products throughout the internship
• 20% Discount codes on Nomad Nutrition for friends and family
• Opportunity to participate in a fast-growing start-up and be an integral part of our continued growth
• Work alongside Denis with mentorship hours to discuss your business ideas, your value proposition, and skills needed to achieve your goals
• Opportunity for full time employment after Co-op hours are completed
Denis Mikhailov | Founder, CEO
Denis Mikhailov, an avid rock climber and alpinist, combined his passion for sports nutrition and entrepreneurship after completing his MBA at Beedie School of Business in Vancouver. Today, Denis is devoted to Nomad Nutrition, which is a prime example of a company within a low-tech industry that’s successfully leveraged innovative cutting edge new tech to its advantage in order to pull ahead of the pack. Nobody has been bold enough to innovate the dehydration process for ready-to-eat meals like Nomad Nutrition.
RAWCOLOGY | TORONTO & OTTAWA, ON + CALGARY, AB + VANCOUVER, BC | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE
Contact: Email a note of interest and availability to Tara Tomulka at tara@rawcology.com
Rawcology’s mission is to create revolutionary organic and nutritious plant-powered foods that can be enjoyed by all individuals regardless of dietary restrictions. Our line of grain free granola and coconut chips are always raw, certified organic, plant-based, low sugar and free from the top 11 allergens. We offer bold and delicious flavours, dehydrate our products at low temperature to preserve nutrient quality and are committed to using only the finest organic ingredients and superfoods for added nutrition. Our products can be found in retailers across Canada.
Rawcology is looking for four individuals to join our team as Brand Ambassadors and Demo Representatives. This role involves building brand awareness and educating customers on the benefits of our products at retail demos, tradeshows and events. The ideal candidates would be passionate about plant-based foods and superfoods, have excellent communication skills, access to a vehicle and be available for at least one weekend per month.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
SOCIAL MEDIA Secondary responsibilities may include:
• Writing content for our monthly newsletter, blog and social media accounts
• Supporting our influencer marketing activities
Perks:
• $600 honorarium for completion of 100 hours
• $300 honorarium for completion of 50 hours
• $150 in Rawcology product throughout the co-op (retail value)
• 15% discount codes for friends and family
• Coaching session with Tara to discuss your future nutrition-related business goals
Tara Tomulka | Founder
Tara is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and founder of Rawcology. She is a plant-based chef who has developed and taught George Brown College’s first ever Raw Vegan Food course and Vegetarian Culinary Arts II program. Tara holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and a Masters of Communication Management degree from the University of Southern California. Tara believes in inspiring others to take control of their health and to eat simple, healthy and delicious plant-powered foods.
SCHINOUSSA | ALL CAMPUSES | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE + PRODUCT DEMOS IN-PERSON
www.qnihealth.com
Contact: Email a note of interest and your availability to John Koveos at john@qnihealth.com
Schinoussa, QNI Health is a leading Canadian super food and supplement brand focusing on the best quality ingredients and cutting edge nutritional formulas. Our products come from strong research and get launched in our clinic then into the health market. We are a national brand in every major health and grocery stores supporting community health, and always looking for great people to represent our products.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
SOCIAL MEDIA Secondary responsibilities may also include:
• Research articles, creating original content and an image database for social media posts and blogging
• Assist with communications to various partners including vendors and consumers
IN-PERSON DEMOS Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands at demos at various retail locations, events and shows in your area
• Draw customer attention through enthusiasm and product sampling
• Provide information and facts about the product line, improving consumer awareness
• High energy, outgoing and authentic communicator during every demo
• Passion for whole foods, organic ingredients and supplementation
• A love of health and wellness educating
***
• Schedule in-store demos with retailers
• Ideal to have access to a car (mileage will be compensated)
• A commitment of 50+ hours or more is ideal to gain most benefit for all opportunities
• Hours and times are flexible depending on student’s and store’s/Co-op PEP’s availability
• Demos typically run 1-3 times/week and are often booked Thursday to Sunday (but can happen any weekday) for 4-6 hours at a time
• You can set your own schedule with the contacts of each company directly, with the guidance of the Co-op partners listed
Perks:
• Free Schinoussa products!
• Honorarium for hours will be discussed with each candidate based on experience
• Opportunities to work with celebrity chefs or athletes
• VIP passes to events our company gets invites to
John Koveos BSc, HD | Founder of Schinoussa Sea Vegetables
John is a leading Canadian nutritionist. He has over 20 years of experience and formulation of vitamin and supplements. He is the founder of Quantum Nutrition Clinics and the formulator of Schinoussa Super Foods. He developed the sea vegetables after being in a car accident and formulated the super food to reverse injuries and recover to optimal health.
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TUCAN CANADA | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN GTA | PRODUCT DEMOS IN-PERSON
www.tucaninternational.com
Contact: Email your current resume and short note of interest to Emmy Suparmin at info@tucaninternational.com
Tucan International Inc. is a holistic food trading company aiming to provide wellness-minded individuals with food products containing clean and honest ingredients. Inspired by the health journey of Zied Slimane, founder, Tucan International sells two products—100% unadulterated Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and sulphite-free, non-GMO certified vacuum-dried fruit chips in five unique flavours without additives. All their products have the Augmented Reality label. Yes, the label comes alive!
Zied and Emmy are seeking outgoing IHN students to join Tucan in a another paid + perks Co-op placement to educate and interact with potential customers by facilitating product demos across retailers in the GTA. The selected individual(s) will research and provide nutritional content relevant to Tucan’s two products, be able to answer questions, and convey product information and benefits during tasting sessions throughout the day.
IN-PERSON DEMOS Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent Tucan Canada product features at demos at various retail locations, events and shows in your area
• Create an inviting atmosphere drawing attention to Tucan Canada’s olive oil while conducting a sample tasting
• Interact with consumers and receive their product feedback
• Provide information and facts about the product line, improving consumer awareness
• High energy, outgoing and authentic communicator during every demo
• Passion for whole foods, organic ingredients and supplementation
• A love of health and wellness educating
• Research nutritional and wellness content related to Tucan Canada products
• Preliminary and in-field training with Emmy and experienced Tucan demo professional, which upon completing, you will receive a personalized performance report
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• Ideal to have access to a car (mileage will be compensated)
• A commitment of 50+ hours or more is ideal to gain most benefit for all opportunities
• Hours and times are flexible depending on student’s and store’s/Co-op PEP’s availability
• Demos typically run 1-3 times/week and are often booked Thursday to Sunday (but can happen any weekday) for 4-6 hours at a time
• You can set your own schedule with the contacts of each company directly, with the guidance of the Co-op partners listed
Requirements:
• At least half way through the IHN program, and earned knowledge to speak to benefits of the product
• Excellent presentation skills
• Resourceful in wellness and nutrition knowledge
• Knowledgeable in food safety
• Professional conduct/dress/language in representation of Tucan and its products
Perks:
• A lump-sum monetary compensation upon completion of Co-op hours!
—taking into account total hours worked, fuel compensation (dependent on location), bottles sold, and overall performance
• Complimentary Tucan products
• Product training and free samples
• Opportunity to join Tucan, professionally, at trade shows, consumer shows or expos nation-wide on a flexible, part-time basis
• Build skills through hands-on experience in creating supporting nutrition information for customers
• Gain experience discussing your holistic and product knowledge, as you evolve into an educator!
• Trade shows will offer exposure to industry practitioners, products, services and more
• Gain an understanding of the natural health and wellness food industry
• Experience the environment of independent health food stores and some of the biggest wellness trade shows in Canada
Zied Slimane BBA, MSc | Founder and Director of Tucan International
Zied grew up in the olive-tree country, and has a passion for supporting people of all ages in optimizing their health and wellbeing with healthy fats. He also continuously works with products that are free from pesticides, preservatives and other harmful chemical ingredients.
Emmy Suparmin CNP, CGP | Co-director of Tucan International
Emmy has led Montessori education for over 17 years and believes that clean eating is the most important part to a child’s self-regulation. In support of her husband becoming medication-free, she graduated from IHN in November 2021 with First Class Honours, with the goal to provide the wellness-minded community food products made with clean ingredients.
WHOLLY NOGGIN | VANCOUVER, TORONTO, & OTTAWA | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE + PRODUCT DEMOS IN-PERSON
Contact: Email a note of interest and your availability to Mick at mick@whollynoggin.com
Our North-shore based company manufactures awesome organic, gluten-free, premium whole food nutrition bars. Our goal is to educate people on the importance of real whole food nutrition by informing them how our products can meet their nutritional requirements for optimum health and well-being. Our intent is to teach them the many benefits that one can realize by eating heart and brain healthy foods contained in our Wholly Noggin bars. Building upon our brand foundation, our plans are to significantly grow our small regional, provincial, and national presence into an award-winning international brand, positively influencing the lifestyles of as many health enthusiasts as possible.
Wholly Noggin is looking for IHN graduating students to help increase awareness and sales through remote content creation, brand awareness, and in-store support when distancing restrictions lift.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
SOCIAL MEDIA Secondary responsibilities may also include:
• Research articles, creating original content and an image database for social media posts and blogging
• Assist with communications to various partners including vendors and consumers
PRODUCT DEMOS Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands at demos at various retail locations, events and shows in your area
• Draw customer attention through enthusiasm and product sampling
• Provide information and facts about the product line, improving consumer awareness
• High energy, outgoing and authentic communicator during every demo
• Passion for whole foods, organic ingredients and supplementation
• A love of health and wellness educating
***
• Schedule in-store demos with retailers
• Ideal to have access to a car (mileage will be compensated)
• A commitment of 50+ hours or more is ideal to gain most benefit for all opportunities
• Hours and times are flexible depending on student’s and store’s/Co-op PEP’s availability
• Demos typically run 1-3 times/week and are often booked Thursday to Sunday (but can happen any weekday) for 4-6 hours at a time
• You can set your own schedule with the contacts of each company directly, with the guidance of the Co-op partners listed
PRODUCT DEMOS Secondary responsibilities may also include:
• Marketing, sales and demonstrations (when venues reopen) at major health food and natural food grocery stores as well as farmers’ markets, events, and upcoming shows
• Monitor and accelerate Amazon, Well.ca and other online accounts to ensure optimum sales
• Planning sales by account, execution of sales plan, tracking and assessing sales results, performing sales calls, etc.
• In store execution and ensure optimum merchandising
• Develop and enhance existing relationships with customers
• Update website and categorize health articles on it and social media
• Research, recommend and work with complementary companies, bloggers and brand ambassadors to increase brand awareness and sales
Perks:
• Learn from a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) (see www.trecinternational.com) with 30+ years experience about the many aspects of creating a sustainable business from concept to a successful venture
• Presentation and sales techniques to market and sell to the general public, retailers, and fellow health enthusiasts
• Learn how to plan sales by account, execute sales plan, track and assess sales results, and strategically plan for continued steady growth
• $250 (retail value) in Wholly Noggin bars throughout the internship
• $1000 honorarium for completion of 140 hrs or base contract remuneration TBD, plus bonus!
Mick Matheusik, M.Sc. | Founder & CEO at Wholly Noggin
This brain nutrition bar was developed as a result of the founder’s (Mick) change in health, wellness and search for a more balanced healthy lifestyle and what he fed his body & brain. Being diagnosed as having a life threatening health condition only correctable with surgery and a change in diet (particularly watching cholesterol), it required him to watch his weight while ensuring he had enough nutritional calories to help the brain and body function to its optimal cognitive, physical, emotional, and intellectual performance. Having received direction and feedback from neuro-physiologists, nutritionists, and naturopathic doctors on the importance of whole food nutrition Mick created Wholly Noggin. Noticing the benefits himself, Mick has decided to share the bars with as many people as possible to positively influence their health.
WHOLLY VEGGIE! | TORONTO, ON | SOCIAL MEDIA REMOTE + PRODUCT DEMOS IN-PERSON
Contact: Email a note of interest and availability to John Bonnell at johnb@whollyveggie.com
Founded by two friends, Toronto based Wholly Veggie was created in April 2016 on the belief that the world would be a better place with more veggies on our plates. They currently make a line of vegetarian and vegan products that can be found at retailers across Canada.
Wholly Veggie is a young, dynamic company. They are looking for an individual to join their growing team who has a passion for plant based foods, and who believes in a wellness based approach to living. You will work with the marketing team in helping build out their influencer program in the key markets they service in Canada, as well as other tasks related to building and developing the brand.
SOCIAL MEDIA Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Represent brands through informative content creation, to be delivered on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc)
• Social media and computer savvy
• Excellent command of the English language with advanced writing skills
• Access to your own computer
• A passion for developing recipes and wellness content through writing, editing, and visual imagery
• Researching media, community and retail partnership contacts relating to the Brand
• Building Brand Ambassador and Influencer programs
PRODUCT DEMOS Primary Skills, Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Marketing, sales and demonstrations at major health food and natural food grocery stores as well as farmers’ markets, events, and upcoming shows
• Draw customer attention through enthusiasm and product sampling
• Provide information and facts about the product line, improving consumer awareness
• Develop and enhance existing relationships with customers
• High energy, outgoing and authentic communicator during every demo
• Passion for whole foods, organic ingredients and supplementation
• A love of health and wellness educating
• In store execution and ensure optimum merchandising
• Research, recommend and work with complementary companies, bloggers and brand ambassadors to increase brand awareness and sales
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• Schedule in-store demos with retailers
• Ideal to have access to a car (mileage will be compensated)
• A commitment of 50+ hours or more is ideal to gain most benefit for all opportunities
• Hours and times are flexible depending on student’s and store’s/Co-op PEP’s availability
• Demos typically run 1-3 times/week and are often booked Thursday to Sunday (but can happen any weekday) for 4-6 hours at a time
• You can set your own schedule with the contacts of each company directly, with the guidance of the Co-op partners listed
Perks:
• $800 honorarium for completion of 100 hours+ sales bonuses!
• $400 honorarium for completion of 50 hours
• $500 in Wholly Veggie! products throughout the internship
• 30% Discount codes on Wholly Veggie products for friends and family
• Opportunity to participate in a fast-growing start-up and be an integral part of our continued growth
• Work alongside Denis with mentorship hours to discuss your business ideas, your value proposition, and skills needed to achieve your goals
• Opportunity for full time employment after Co-op hours are completed
John Bonnell and David Gaucher | Founders
After having spent 5 years working together for an organic animal protein company, David and John felt they had enough and wanted to do something more positive for the planet. After scraping together their savings, they quit their jobs and started Wholly Veggie. They’ve built Wholly Veggie! to reflect their values: patience over short cuts, leave the planet a better place than you arrived, and a focus on craft.
