Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator — Part-Time

Pure Pawsh is looking for a creative, organized, outgoing Event Coordinator to help grow our events, partnerships, community programming, and overall customer experience.

This is a hands-on role that combines event coordination, business development, marketing support, bartending, retail, and customer service. You’ll help bring birthday parties and special events to life, build new local partnerships, support outreach that drives traffic and sales, and work events in-store.

Starting Schedule

• Wednesdays: 3–7 PM
• Sundays: 10 AM–2 PM
• Plus either:
• Saturdays: 9:30AM–2 PM, or
• Fridays: 4 PM–close

Additional hours may occasionally be available based on events and business needs.

Responsibilities

Events & Parties

• Coordinate birthday parties and respond to event inquiries
• Communicate with customers about party packages, timing, setup, and event details
• Plan décor, supplies, setup, and event flow
• Order party and event supplies
• Handle occasional event errands, including picking up cakes, balloons, plates, décor, helium tanks, and other materials
• Help set up, decorate, run, and break down events
• Work scheduled events and help ensure guests have a great experience
• Help track RSVPs and promote upcoming events

Partnerships & Business Development

• Reach out to local businesses, rescues, vendors, and community organizations for collaborations
• Develop new partnerships that can bring customers and events into Pure Pawsh
• Help source food vendors and other partners for the patio
• Build relationships with local vets, apartment communities, dog businesses, pet professionals, and neighborhood organizations
• Distribute coupons, flyers, and promotional materials at dog parks, vets, apartment buildings, and other local businesses
• Look for new opportunities to drive traffic, events, partnerships, and revenue

Marketing & Outreach

• Help create and send weekly event emails
• Assist with customer text campaigns to promote events, grooming, specials, and other offerings
• Create simple flyers and event promotional materials
• Capture photos and videos during events
• Assist with social media posting and event promotion
• Help keep customers informed about what is happening at Pure Pawsh each week

Bartending, Retail & Customer Service
When scheduled in-store, this role also supports normal front-of-house operations. Responsibilities include:

• Bartending and pouring beer, cider, seltzers, dog beer, and other beverages
• Serving bar customers and maintaining a welcoming environment
• Assisting retail customers with products and purchases
• Ringing up sales and event transactions
• Answering phones and assisting with customer questions
• Helping guests with basic information about grooming, events, products, and services
• Keeping the bar and retail areas clean and organized
• Helping with opening, closing, stocking, and general store tasks as needed
• Jumping in wherever needed to keep the store and events running smoothly

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable talking to customers
• Highly organized and dependable
• Creative and excited about planning events
• Comfortable reaching out to new businesses and potential partners
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and priorities
• Comfortable bartending and working directly with customers
• Able to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Comfortable around dogs of all breeds and sizes
• Excited about community building, local businesses, rescue organizations, and creating memorable experiences

Experience in events, hospitality, bartending, retail, marketing, business development, or community outreach is a plus, but we’re most interested in finding someone with the right energy, organization, reliability, and initiative.

Position includes tips and opportunities for commission too.

About Pure Pawsh

Pure Pawsh is a dog-friendly retail shop, grooming salon, bar, and community gathering space in North Park. We host a wide variety of events throughout the month, including adoption events, fundraisers, birthday parties, trivia, social mixers, workshops, live entertainment, and community collaborations.

Our mission goes beyond being a place to shop or grab a drink. We’re focused on creating community, supporting local rescue organizations, helping dogs find homes, and giving dog lovers a place to shop, spoil, and socialize.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person