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