The dinkers® Mission:
To provide meaningful professional development opportunities to neurodivergent young adults.
The Vibe:
We have fun! The team is young, eager to grow, mission-driven, and endlessly coachable. At Dinkers, the glazed nuts are just the vehicle—the real product is the professional development we provide for our neurodivergent team (Autism, OCD, ADHD, etc.).
What is dinkers®?:
A mission-driven consumer packaged good brand specializing in glazed nut products. The business started in 2023 as a farmers market pop-up and has now developed into a thriving event, e-commerce, and wholesale business. All along the way, the young team has always had a majority employment of neurodivergent young adults. Please visit our instagram page @dinkers.co to see what work is like!
Your Mission:
Work directly alongside the founder of a growing local business. This isn't a typical weekend job where you're stuck in a corner; it is a hands-on crash course in entrepreneurship, strategy, and mentoring. You are a growth partner. You’ll be managing and mentoring neurodivergent young adults as they navigate professional development while making effective business decisions. To be an effective mentor, you simply need a positive personality and unbeatable work ethic. This opportunity would be valuable for anyone pursuing a future in business, psychology, and/or communications.
What You’ll Do (The First 3 Months):
You get to make your schedule. Most of your work will be in events. Long shifts on the weekends – occasionally weekdays. Preparing and transporting the event setup and team.
By month three, you’ll be the captain of your own ship. You will:
- Work Independently: Take ownership of operations and mentoring without needing a hand to hold.
- Master the Mentorship: Implement our Neurodevelopmental Mentoring model—focusing on the student’s professional development (like customer service and hygiene) and your own leadership development.
- Operate Like a Pro: Have a deep, intuitive understanding of all business operations involved in your role.
- Fail Forward: Use every hiccup or "failure" as a team reflection point to improve our processes and support.
- Own the Customer Experience: At the end of the day, the business only exists if money is being made. You are responsible for ensuring customers have a positive dinkers® experience.
Who You Are
- Solution-Minded: You don’t just spot problems; you bring three ways to fix them.
- Radically Honest: You communicate clearly and directly, even when it’s awkward.
- Coachable: You have a high motor for growth and actually enjoy receiving feedback.
- Invested: You care about fulfilling the neurodivergent mission while also making smart business decisions.
- Resilient: You see mistakes as data points, not disasters.
The Perks
- A workspace that values "good nut energy" and real human connection.
- The chance to build something that actually changes lives in the Triangle.
- Leadership development and mentoring skills following the Neurodevelopmental Mentoring framework.
- Guaranteed bonuses when profitable.
- A team culture of exciting growth and opportunity for everyone.
The Boring Details/Qualifications
- Must be able to lift >50lbs
- Valid drivers license
- Clean driving record (some exceptions apply)
- Clean criminal record (background check)
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the triangle
- Must have access to consistent use of a laptop or desktop
- Must be a good example to all team members, even when off the clock (including social media presence)
- Bonus points if you have a truck/SUV/minivan that you would be willing to use for work
What dinkers® Doesn't Need
- A degree/experience in psychology, treatment, and other forms of traditional neurodivergent assistance – we just need you to care about why you do what you do
- Over-inflated resumes and experience – we're going to figure out the kind of worker you are fairly quick, so be honest from the start about your goals and qualifications
- A degree of any kind, certifications, etc. (High schoolers and college students, we’re talking to you!). We will hire YOU because of the kind of person you are. As long as you can be a great example to our team, we would love to have you.
Benefits:
- NO experience required
- Get to work hand in hand with the owner and learn the in’s and out’s of starting and running a business
- No Bureaucracy – you’re essentially your own boss with your responsibilities
- Make your own schedule (unlimited time off with reasonable notice)
- Free admission to special events the company is involved in
- Young leadership – the whole team is 30 and younger
- Employee discount on dinkers® products and other select businesses
- Constant variety in work – new events weekly
- Paid training
- Referral bonus program for product sales
Work Location: In person, all around the triangle and beyond.
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
