Title: Retail Specialist & Barista Department: Retail/Coffee Shop Reports to: Retail & Cafe Supervisor Category: Part-Time, non-exempt, 25-28 hours per week Compensation: $17/hour Schedule: 15-25 hours per week, hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm About KC Pet Project KC Pet Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates Kansas City, Missouri’s municipal shelter in Swope Park, maintains a satellite location in Zona Rosa, and partners with 15 Petco stores across the KC Metro, serving over 16,000 pets annually. We continue to build on our national reputation as an innovative leader in animal welfare with our progressive, lifesaving programs and support services. We have sustained a lifesaving rate above 90% for more than a decade, and we are passionate about creating a caring, safe, and humane community for the people and pets of Kansas City and the surrounding region. KC Pet Project is hiring a part-time (15-25 hrs/week) Retail Support & Barista at our main shelter location in Swope Park. We are seeking a high-energy, versatile professional to support our in-shelter retail store and The Roasterie Cafe. This role is perfect for a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can pivot seamlessly between retail customer service and dishing out espresso to our staff, volunteers, and visitors. You will be a key partner in the adoption journey, ensuring every visitor feels welcome, and every new pet parent is equipped for success. Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
What You Bring to the Team
Working Conditions: All functions will be performed at the Kansas City Campus for Animal Care. Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, high noise levels, extreme temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., sustain long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching and animal handling and restraint for various activity levels of animals in an animal shelter-type setting. Must be able to effectively manage and navigate the emotional aspects of animal welfare Qualifications
Application Process Qualified Applicants, please submit the following via the Careers section of our website at KCPetProject.org: Include a resume that includes past employers, dates, and professional accomplishments. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions or qualifications associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technological breakdowns in departments. Updated March 2026 |