AI Implementation Apprentice: Mentored Hands-On Year

Modernist Pantry, LLC; Eliot, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Modernist Pantry, based in Eliot, Maine, offers an unconventional, one-year apprenticeship designed to train a generalist across the business. You will work onsite with direct mentorship from our Chief of Staff and Founder on real company initiatives, with milestones at 3, 6, and 12 months, leading to potential full-time employment.

The program emphasizes learning by doing across departments—shipping, production, marketing, and product—while using AI tools to draft, organize, and automate.

Qualifications

• No traditional degree required; nontraditional paths welcomed.
• You should be a fast learner who can handle multiple domains.
• Strong work ethic and proactive approach are valued.
• Clear written and verbal communication is important.
• Comfort with self-directed learning and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Learn the business end to end across departments.
• Work directly with founder and chief of staff.
• Document processes and contribute to real initiatives across the company.
• Evaluate and improve internal workflows using AI tools.

Skills

Generalist mindset

Fast learner

Strong work ethic

Written & verbal communication

Independent

Proactive

Education

College degree not required

Job description

Modernist Pantry, based in Eliot, Maine, offers an unconventional, one-year apprenticeship designed to train a generalist across the business. You will work onsite with direct mentorship from our Chief of Staff and Founder on real company initiatives, with milestones at 3, 6, and 12 months, leading to potential full-time employment.

The program emphasizes learning by doing across departments—shipping, production, marketing, and product—while using AI tools to draft, organize, and automate.