Fall 2026 Co-Op Program

Program Dates: September 8, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Our Fall 2026 Co-Op Program is designed for ambitious, driven students and recent graduates looking for hands-on agency experience in the vibrant food and hospitality. You won't be sitting on the sidelines; you'll be working directly on active client accounts, creating real content, supporting sales pipelines, and helping execute live hospitality activations.

We have 5 specialized co-op roles available for the Fall semester:

1. Social Media Associate
2. Sales Associate
3. Website Designer
4. Content Creator

Key Responsibilities by Role

• Social Media Coordinator: Plan, schedule, and publish high-performing content across our client portfolio and internal brand channels; write engaging captions, manage monthly calendars, cultivate online communities, and track growth analytics.
• Sales Coordinator: Identify and prospect target restaurants and hospitality brands, manage lead pipelines in our CRM, draft partnership pitches, and shadow discovery calls to help secure new client retainers.
• Website Designer: Build and optimize landing pages, refresh website layouts, update client portfolio showcases, and ensure mobile-responsive design and clear user experience across digital properties.
• Content Creator: Plan shot lists, capture high-quality photo/video content on-site at partner venues, edit short-form vertical videos (Reels/TikToks), and produce eye-catching visuals for agency and client campaigns.

Requirements

• Education: Enrolled in or recently graduated from a University degree, college diploma, or post-secondary certificate program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic/Web Design, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Industry Interest: Strong passion for the food, beverage, and hospitality scene with an eye for current digital content trends.
• Communication & Organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with strong time-management skills to balance co-op deliverables.
• Tool Familiarity: Hands-on experience with modern digital tools relevant to your track ( Meta Business Suite, Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress/Shopify/Webflow, Google Workspace, HubSpot, or Slack).
• Adaptability: Proactive self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a blend of remote work and live local events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Stpend / Hourly Compensation: Paid co-op position with performance-based bonus opportunities tied to milestone completions and campaign success.
• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Balance your work with flexible remote days alongside dynamic, in-person collaborative team sessions and event coverage.
• Portfolio & Real-World Impact: Build a standout portfolio featuring work for notable dining and hospitality brands.
• Paid Time Off & Perks: Enjoy flexible time off for academic obligations, plus invitations to exclusive client tastings, media dinners, and hospitality events.
• Mentorship & Career Advancement: Direct 1-on-1 mentorship with agency leadership, with strong potential for full-time or contract job offers upon program completion.

Company DescriptionHoly Smokes Kitchen is a food and hospitality management agency providing marketing, media management, and event solutions for dining, food & beverage, and hospitality brands. Having built an organic community of over 120,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, we help partner brands expand their digital presence and connect authentically with audiences. We've collaborated with notable premier clients across Canada and the USA, including Wingstop, Hilton Hotels, HelloFresh, Hotel X Toronto, Live Nation, and many others.Company DescriptionHoly Smokes Kitchen is a food and hospitality management agency providing marketing, media management, and event solutions for dining, food & beverage, and hospitality brands. Having built an organic community of over 120,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, we help partner brands expand their digital presence and connect authentically with audiences. We've collaborated with notable premier clients across Canada and the USA, including Wingstop, Hilton Hotels, HelloFresh, Hotel X Toronto, Live Nation, and many others.