Want to be part of an exciting opportunity to transform the pet nutrition industry? If you love dogs and care about the planet, consider applying to be part of the Chippin team!
Open Positions:
Social Media Intern
Field Sales Associate
Learn more below!
Social Media Intern
Location: Remote
Chippin, the planet-friendly pet nutrition startup, is searching for creative communicators who love dogs and are enthusiastic about protecting our planet! The Social Media Intern will engage with Chippin’s online community across social media platforms, build brand awareness, communicate our mission, and help drive sales. Think this role might be for you? Apply to join our energetic team and help change the pet nutrition landscape.
Check us out on Instagram and TikTok @chippintime.
Responsibilities: A successful candidate will be a creative, organized, and enthusiastic self-starter that is knowledgeable of current social media trends and is comfortable creating content across various social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Responsibilities will include:
- Become knowledgeable on Chippin’s suite of products, their health benefits, and eco benefits.
- Work alongside the team to create a plan for social media strategies monthly and help maintain an organized Content Calendar
- Brainstorm campaign ideas that connect current trends to Chippin’s mission.
- Create original content for all platforms with most emphasis on TikTok and Instagram.
- Post approved content regularly and engage with commenters.
- Initiate conversations with dog accounts and dog influencers.
- Conduct post-evaluation of campaigns to learn what worked well and where we should improve future campaigns.
- Bring new ideas, innovations, and opportunities to the Chippin team to further our mission to reduce the eco pawprint!
Requirements:
- Proficient on all social media platforms and comfortable ideating and generating content.
- Strong communication and design skills; able to catch on to Chippin’s brand identity and run with it!
- Able to work independently and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Availability: This position is remote and flexible based on the hired individual’s schedule. The intern should be able to commit to one semester at minimum, with opportunity for extension based on performance. The intern should have some availability to work during normal business hours in order to connect with staff and their supervisor though content can be drafted and made in non-business hours. The intern will report to the Community Engagement Specialist.
Fees & Payments: The intern will be provided 1) a semester-long stipend based on experience and platform proficiency, and/or 2) school credit based on institution’s requirements.
To Apply:
Applications will only be reviewed if they include all materials listed below. Applications are to be submitted via email to jessicabc@chippinpet.com. In the subject line of your email, please list your name, followed by “Social Media Intern.” In your application, please include:
1. Your resume
2. Two pieces of content you’ve created in the past that show off your best skills (one from Instagram, one from TikTok).
3. A statement of interest, cover letter, or a short video that explains why you are qualified and why you are passionate about Chippin's mission. Please ensure you've familiarized yourself with our website and mission.
More About Chippin:
Chippin is a woman-owned business reimagining the way we source proteins. We ditch the resource intensive options that cause allergies in our four-legged family members. Instead, we feature hypoallergenic, superfood proteins—cricket, spirulina, and silver carp (an overpopulated fish). With Chippin, pawrents can nourish their pups while restoring biodiversity.
Save the Earth. It’s the only planet with dogs!
Field Sales Associate
Location: Flexible
Chippin, the planet-friendly pet nutrition startup, is searching for enthusiastic environmentalists and animal lovers to join our field team. In this position, you’ll join a dynamic team working with the latest trends in pet nutrition, sustainability, and on the ground marketing & sales.
Responsibilities:
The Field Sales Team is responsible for engaging with the local community to build brand awareness and drive sales for Chippin’s high-quality pet foods. A successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter that enjoys working with people and pets. A qualified Field Sales teammate must love dogs and be comfortable with engaging people directly to drive sales.
- Field Sale Teammate will be responsible for:
- Selling Chippin at local farmers markets, dog parks and special events.
- Setup and breakdown of equipment (including tables, tents, and marketing materials) at events
- Treat sampling events at local retailers to build awareness and drive sales.
- Actively seeking new sales and event opportunities across territory.
- Building brand awareness through active community engagement.
- Bringing new ideas, innovations, and opportunities to the Chippin team to further our mission to reduce the eco pawprint!
Requirements:
- Must love dogs and be passionate about sustainability.
- Energetic self-starter, able to work independently.
- Go getter attitude with dedication to achieving sales goals.
- Availability to work scheduled evenings and some weekend events.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds or more.
- A reliable form of transportation to transport equipment to and from events.
Availability: This position is an hourly, contract position. The individual must be able to work on the weekends and some evenings during the week. We are flexible and can work around your schedule.
Fees & Payments: The hourly rate for the Field Sales Associate is $17.00 per hour for scheduled event hours. The Field Sales Associate will receive 10% of all sales generated, with incremental increases in commission available based on sales success.
To Apply:
Please answer the following questions in your application:
1) What draws you to Chippin's sustainability mission?
2) Why do you think you'd be a good Chippin spokesperson?
3) What sales experience do you have—direct or indirect?
Please email your resume and responses directly to kathleen@chippinpet.com with the subject: CHIPPIN SALES TEAM APPLICATION-FULL NAME
More About Chippin:
Chippin is a woman-owned business reimagining the way we source proteins. We ditch the resource intensive options that cause allergies in our four-legged family members. Instead, we feature hypoallergenic, superfood proteins—cricket, spirulina, and silver carp (an overpopulated fish). With Chippin, pawrents can nourish their pups while restoring biodiversity.
Save the Earth. It’s the only planet with dogs!
