Community Engagement Associate

About the position

At WholesomeCo you are not just filling a seat, you are helping us constantly be better and improve. We look at each new hire as an opportunity to level up our company. Each new hire should bring a high level of transparency, communication, work ethic, curiosity, and balance out assertiveness while maintaining respectful dialogue with their coworkers. We hope we bring out the best in each person we hire and we hope each new hire will help us find innovative ways for us to be better in return. We want each employee to have an enjoyable experience at WholesomeCo by making each day enjoyable and setting time aside to have fun in group settings regularly. WholesomeCo is leading the movement to normalize cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. Various medical cannabis services are offered, including statewide delivery to 99% of Utah's population, as well as retail, drive-thru, online pick-up services through its pharmacy in West Bountiful, an in-house built app for patients, innovative technology resources, cannabis cultivation, and cannabis processing of our constantly growing line of WholesomeCo branded products. Our vertically integrated company is well known for its technology-driven approach, our focus on data, and perpetual innovation. WholesomeCo is committed to improving medical cannabis accessibility by putting patients' needs first and guiding them along their personal cannabis journeys. We are in search of a Community Engagement Associate to help spread the word on medical cannabis around our great state, and assist with events in and around the valley.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of in-house events to ensure smooth operations.
• Greet and check in attendees, creating a welcoming environment and enhancing the guest experience.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Manager to address real-time needs and adjustments during events.
• Conduct scheduled deliveries of materials and resources to community partners.
• Represent the organization as a brand ambassador during community engagements and field visits, promoting our mission and values.
• Maintain and organize an inventory of materials for outreach and events.
• Track and report field interactions, identifying trends and opportunities for improving future outreach efforts.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Community Engagement Manager, including partner communication and follow-up.
• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance community engagement strategies.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and other operational tasks as needed.

Requirements

• 1-2 years in community outreach, event management, or related fields.
• Technical proficiency with Google Suite or a CRM software.
• A passion for community engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse communities and building lasting relationships.
• Creativity and openness to innovative approaches to community engagement.
• Time management & adaptability.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 2 weeks accrued annually during the first two years of employment
• 3 weeks accrued annually after two years of continuous employment
• 4 weeks accrued annually after five years of continuous employment
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year
• 30 minute paid lunches per working day over 5 hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
• Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
• Employees who are active medical cannabis patients are eligible for an employee discount of 35% off of WholesomeCo products and 15% off of 3rd party products