Meow Hiring: Market Meowchandiser
We’re looking for someone to run our booth at local markets and events this summer: selling meowchandise, chatting with catstomers, and repurrsenting our cat lounge and retail shop out in the wild.
If you like cats, cat-themed goods, and helping people, this may be the purrfect oppurrtunity for you!
As a Market Meowchandiser, you'll be responsible for transpurrting, setting up, running, and packing up the booth at each event.
Note: Adoptable cats may be present at some events (with a dedicated volunteer)
What You'll Do
Event Logistics
- Design an attractive, easy-to-shop, weather-resistant display
- Transport product and fixtures to and from event locations
- Set up and take down booth (independently, often on tight timelines)
- Help identify and correct inventory or product errors
- Count till and prepare deposit
Customer Engagement & Sales
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly, approachable way
- Promote our cat lounge and retail shop
- Answer questions about our cats, rescue partners, and adoption process
- Maintain awareness of surroundings (theft prevention, weather)
- Process transactions using a mobile POS system
Social Media
- Create and post content during events
Skills We're Looking For
- Reliability
- Time management
- Self-sufficiency
- Adaptability
- Customer service and sales
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Visual sense
- Tech proficiency
Requirements
- Able to stand in place for long periods of time
- Availability for scheduled market dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly, plus some weekends
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Physically capable of lifting, carrying, and setting up fixtures solo
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Bonus Points
- Experience with markets, pop-ups, or event vending
- Retail experience
- Visual merchandising experience
- Familiarity with small business operations
- Experience using Shopify, Square, or similar POS systems
Additional Details
- Staff discount
- Potential for additional shifts in-store
- Job type: Seasonal part-time/casual
- Wage: $21/hr plus gas allowance
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to info@kittiesandcream.ca