Event Ambassador (Part-Time)

📍 Boston, MA and surrounding areas

💲 $20/hour + $25/event

🐾 Flexible Schedule

Are you outgoing, dependable, and a pet lover? Join the Polkadog team as an Event Ambassador and help us share our mission with local communities! You’ll represent Polkadog at farmers markets, festivals, apartment buildings, and neighborhood events, creating a fun and welcoming experience for pet parents and their pups.

This position will be an assistant to our current Events Ambassador. You'll either be helping them out by going to events with them, or going to separate events by yourself.

What You’ll Do

• Pick up treats and event gear from our warehouse
• Drive to event sites and set up an inviting Polkadog booth
• Hand out free samples and coupons to pet parents
• Share what makes Polkadog treats and stores special
• Process sales using a simple point-of-sale system
• Keep the booth tidy, organized, and well-merchandised
• Break down and pack up after events

Who You Are

• Friendly, energetic, and comfortable engaging with people
• Dependable and detail-oriented—you show up on time and prepared
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work outdoors in all seasons
• Available for weekend and weeknight events
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Retail or event experience is a plus (but not required!)

What You’ll Get

• $20/hour + $25 travel stipend per event
• Flexible, part-time schedule
• Fun, upbeat work environment (bonus: dogs!)
• Opportunity to represent a growing, mission-driven pet brand

Hours: 8-20/week

About Polkadog

Polkadog was founded in 2002 in Boston’s historic South End in honor of Pearl, a one-eyed rescue dog. Our mission is simple: use the finest ingredients to craft healthy, sustainable treats for dogs and cats everywhere. Today, we’ve grown into a beloved New England brand with retail stores, a bustling online shop, and a growing presence in local communities. Every treat we make is a celebration of quality, sustainability, and the love we share with our pets.