Position: Student Ambassador - Part time month to month contract (Approximately 6 months)
Hourly Wage: $20.00/hr
Location: Queen's University
Hours: One 4-hour shift for Friday, Saturday or Sundays as needed between the hours of 10:00am – 10:00pm
About Sensi Brands Inc.
Sensi Brands Inc. (SBI) is a vertically integrated federally licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, and consumer packaged goods company. SBI has established a world-class cannabis product innovation centre and operates a portfolio of award-winning, market leading adult use cannabis brands including Station House, Sensimila, Potluck, as well as our medical cannabis brand - Good Greens Medical.
SBI operates five lines of business servicing the domestic and global cannabis industry including: wholesale product distribution, a consumer brands portfolio, a medical marketplace, a full-service medical cannabis clinic, and a retail “farm-gate” store located at our production facilities in St. Thomas, Ontario.
To learn more about Sensi Brands: please visit www.sensibrands.ca
Job Description:
The Student Ambassador will work closely with Account Managers to assist in executing activations, promotional events, and marketing initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining real-world experience in the cannabis industry while developing valuable skills in marketing, brand advocacy, and event coordination.
As the Student Ambassador you will:
- Assist in Activations: Support Account Managers in running on-campus and community-based activations to raise brand awareness.
- Event Coordination: Help organize and execute local events and pop-ups, ensuring smooth operations and a positive brand experience.
- Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth understanding of Sensi Brands' product offerings and communicate product benefits to customers and peers.
- Customer Engagement: Act as a Sensi Brands representative at various events, engaging with potential customers and answering product-related questions.
- Social Media Support: Create and share content for local campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand messaging, and manage social media posts as needed.
- Feedback Collection: Gather and report feedback from customers and events to help optimize future activations and marketing strategies.
- Brand Advocacy: Promote Sensi Brands' values and products both online and in-person, building a strong local presence.
- Additional Duties: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Account Manager or sales team to support the success of Sensi Brands’ initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
- Passionate about cannabis and interested in the industry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible schedule, with the ability to work evenings and weekends for events.
- Experience with social media platforms is a plus.
- Must be 19 years of age or older.
- Ability to lift and carry 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time for trade shows, events, etc.
- Note: The chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- A diverse and collaborative team of professionals with a collective passion for providing people with top tier cannabis products.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Sensi Brands, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.
Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to reach out.
How to Apply:
Should you feel that you meet the criteria listed in this posting, please submit your resume via Indeed. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you currently attending Queen's University?
- Do you have a vehicle or reliable transportation to attend shifts at Retail Store Activations?
- Are you available on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays for one 4 hour shift per week? (minus your reading week)
- Do you have your Can Sell certification?
- Are you comfortable promoting a cannabis brand instore, on campus and on social media platforms? Do you have a public Instagram account, and how many followers do you have?
Work Location: In person
