Indigenous Student Placement – Sales & Administrative Support (Remote, FNIYES-Funded)

Essential HR; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An Indigenous-owned cosmetics company is seeking a remote intern for a paid student placement. Ideal candidates are Indigenous youths, aged 15–30, eager to gain hands-on experience in sales support and customer service. The placement offers mentorship, training, and valuable work experience in an inclusive environment. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, assisting with order support, and organizing digital files. Applications are welcome from students across Canada, promoting diversity and empowerment in the workplace.

Benefits

Paid work experience

One-on-one mentorship

Employee discount on products

Qualifications

• Identify as First Nations (ordinarily resident on reserve) OR Inuit living outside your territory.
• Be 15–30 years old.
• Have been enrolled as a secondary or post‑secondary student in the previous academic year.
• Intend to return to school next academic year.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer or retailer inquiries via email.
• Assist with order support and follow‑up.
• Enter simple information into digital systems (with training).
• Prepare basic sales or marketing documents.
• Help organize digital files and records.
• Support internal team communication.
• Assist with light administrative and coordination tasks.

Job description

About Cheekbone Beauty

Cheekbone Beauty is a proudly Indigenous-owned cosmetics company committed to sustainability, representation, and empowering Indigenous youth. We are offering a remote, paid student placement for an Indigenous student who wants to gain hands‑on experience in sales support, customer service, and administration.

This placement is funded through the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES) student placement stream.

Who Is Eligible

To be considered for this placement, you must:

• Identify as First Nations (ordinarily resident on reserve) OR Inuit living outside your territory
• Be 15–30 years old
• Have been enrolled as a secondary or post‑secondary student in the previous academic year
• Intend to return to school next academic year
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

Remote students anywhere in Canada are encouraged to apply.

Not sure if you qualify? Reach out- we’re happy to help.

What You’ll Do (Training Provided)

You will work remotely with support, mentorship, and regular check‑ins. Tasks may include:

• Responding to customer or retailer inquiries via email
• Assisting with order support and follow‑up
• Entering simple information into digital systems (with training)
• Preparing basic sales or marketing documents
• Helping organize digital files and records
• Supporting internal team communication
• Assisting with light administrative and coordination tasks

Tasks are tailored to your skills and learning goals.

What You’ll Gain

• Paid work experience with a national Indigenous‑owned company
• One‑on‑one mentorship and digital skills training
• Experience in customer service, sales support, and admin
• Remote work experience you can carry into future roles
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Employee discount on Cheekbone Beauty products

How to Apply

• Email [e-mail] a short introduction about yourself
• Upload a resume (optional)
• Or complete the form below

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Cheekbone Beauty is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.