Community Event Sales Representative

About the Opportunity

Looking for a flexible role where you can meet new people, attend exciting community events, and make a meaningful impact? PawsAbilities is seeking energetic, dependable, and customer-focused Community Event Sales Representative to represent our mission at festivals, farmers markets, corporate events, pop-up shops, and community gatherings throughout the Kansas City metro area. This is more than a retail or event position. Every sale helps create employment and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Community Event Sales Representative, you will play a key role in growing our impact while creating memorable experiences for customers and trainees alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Pickup of products, inventory, and event supplies from Inclusion Connections headquarters.
• Transport materials safely and arrive prepared for scheduled events.
• Set up and maintain attractive product displays and event booths.
• Welcome customers and share the PawsAbilities story and mission.
• Answer basic product questions and create a positive customer experience.
• Process transactions using Shopify point-of-sale tools.
• Tear down and return all products and materials after events.

What Success Looks Like

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable starting conversations with new people.
• Dependable, punctual, and organized.
• Passionate about community engagement and inclusion.
• Comfortable working independently and solving problems on the spot.
• Able to create positive customer experiences and drive sales.
• Professional and confident representing a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 to 40 pounds.
• Availability for weekend and occasional evening events.
• Comfort using technology and point-of-sale systems (training provided).
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Experience in retail, events, customer service, or nonprofit outreach is preferred but not required.

Salary

This is a flexible, contract-based opportunity with events scheduled throughout the year. Additional opportunities may be available during holiday seasons, festivals, and peak event periods. Contractors are compensated at a rate of $17.00 per hour for approved event time. Approved contractors age 21+ with a clean driving record may be eligible to transport materials using an Inclusion Connections vehicle, subject to availability and operational approval.