JOB DESCRIPTION:

Calling all 6- to 12-year-old cheese fanatics! Simple Mills is looking for a new addition to its C-Suite - its first ever Chief Cheese Officer! Do you love cheesy, crunchy, crispy snacks? We’re looking for a Chief Cheese Officer to lend their cheese expertise to the launch of our exciting new bold, airy, bite-sized cheddar snack crackers, Pop Mmms. Think you have what it takes to take cheesin’ to a new level?

Simple Mills is a better-for-you food brand reinventing crackers, cookies, snack bars and baking mix categories with nutrient dense ingredients and nothing artificial, ever! Our newest launch, Pop Mmms are light, airy crackers that pack a flavorful punch. We’re so passionate about bringing bold snacks to the market, we created a position completely centered around this new cheesy innovation.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE WILLING TO:

Taste each new batch of Pop Mmms for “quality assurance.”
The CCO will make sure each crackers delivers the ultimate cheesy taste and airy texture in every handful. Nothing gets cheddar than that!
Taste Test 50 different kinds of cheese (yes, 50!) and rank them to help choose the next Pop Mmms flavor.
Set your mind at cheese while taste testing for future innovations! The CCO will try a variety of cheeses, from provolone to parmesan and more.
Meet with our CEO, Katlin Smith, to share feedback and ideas for new innovations.
The CCO will travel to our office in Chicago, Illinois to share direct feedback on Pop Mmms or ideas for future product innovations. They will brie instrumental in our marketing efforts AND innovation.
Conduct “recess research” with other kids to collect “consumer insights.”
The CCO will share Pop Mmms baked cracker snacks with friends to get their thoughts on the insanely cheesy new snack. Trust us, you'll become the coolest kid on the playground with these deliciously cheesy bites! Plus, we bet your classmates won’t know we’ve snuck in a bunch of veggies – Pop Mmms are made with organic butternut squash and organic red bean!
Help out with our “marketing efforts” by starring in our first ever cheese campaign!
Spend the day on a photo shoot so we can spread the word about our new Chief Cheese Officer on social media. Plus, friends will think you're pretty awesome too!
Serve as our official CHEESEfluencer!
The CCO will spread the word about our new cracker and encourage consumers to reach for the boldest, cheesiest snack they can find – Pop Mmms!

How to Apply:

Send us a video of your child telling us why they would make a great Chief Cheese Officer! Please ask your child to include their name, age and why they would be great for the gig. Bonus points for those who incorporate anything extra CHEESY!
Video must be under one minute long

Requirements:

Must be a cheese LOVER
Must be aged 6 - 12
Must live in the United States and be eligible for a valid work permit applicable in your state of residence along with a parental guarantee of contract

Compensation:

$10,000

FAQS:

When will you be filling the position?
We will select our Chief Cheese Officer by September 11th, 2023.

What does the position pay?
This position pays $10,000. Compensation will be provided in two waves once the gig wraps, but before the end of the year.

Will I be notified if my child doesn't get the gig?
We anticipate a large pool of applicants for this role, so we will only be contacting finalists.

How old do you have to be?
We are looking for someone 6 to 12 years old.

What will the start date be?
The start date will be between September 1st and October 1st, 2023.

Will there be travel?
There will be travel! We'll need our CCO to be in person on October 14th for our content shoot, handfuls full of Pop Mmms are included! Don't worry parents, Pop Mmms are made with nutrient-dense ingredients like organic butternut squash and organic red bean, which pack a bunch of vegetables per serving.

What is the anticipated time commitment?
We're a hybrid company, so there will be some virtual and some in-person work! We estimate this role will require approximately one week (40 hours) of time from you and your child, including one day at our office in Chicago, Illinois.

Why are you hiring a CCO?
We're going straight to the source and searching for the youngest C-Suite executive EVER to serve as our Chief Cheese Officer. This role is essential as we need help spreading the word on the playground - our crackers are light, airy, poppable and bold, we know your friends will love them! Our CCO will support our marketing, innovation, and R&D team with our cheesiest launch to date.

How will I be notified if my child is selected for the gig?
You will receive an email from [email protected] with additional details by September 11th, 2023. Due to our tight timelines, parents will only have 3 business days to respond and accept the gig.

Thank you for cheesin’ with us!

Applications for our Chief Cheese Officer have now closed.
Keep an eye out for our cheesy announcement on social media and shop Simple Mills here in the meantime.