Indigo Hippo is hiring a storefront manager!

We are trying to fill this role as soon as possible. Please see the job description below. To apply, email us at hello@indigohippo.org with the subject: “Storefront Manager Position” with your resume and cover letter by Nov 15th! We will be reaching out to candidates of interest before the 15th, as we receive applications.

Organization: Indigo Hippo  

Address: 1334 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202  

Phone: 513-918-4917  

Position: Storefront Manager 

About Indigo Hippo: Indigo Hippo is a 501-(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to broaden access to creativity, reduce waste, and inspire a sense of possibility by giving creative materials a second life in the hands of our community. Since 2016, our pay-what-you-can art supply thrift store has redirected more than 190,000 lbs of materials out of the landfill.

About the Position:  

The Storefront Manager is responsible for daily operations of our creative reuse storefront. The Manager oversees donation in-take, processing, sorting, and pricing, as well as tracking sales, processing sales reports, managing a part-time Sales Associate, and directing the arrangement of the storefront displays frequently to divert materials where they are needed. The Manager is also a representative of the organization, sharing our mission to engage with customers, community partners, volunteers, etc. This position will report to the Executive Director to collaborate on all efforts Indigo Hippo takes on. 

We are an extremely small team, and we are looking for a team player with initiative, creative problem solving and motivation toward community collaboration as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities: This position includes but is not limited to:  

  • Oversee daily operations of the storefront, including donation appointments and volunteer scheduling.

  • Manage Retail Staff and oversee staff scheduling

  • Recruit and manage interns and volunteers.

  • Manage and track volunteer hours.

  • Facilitate all and any tasks relating to the intake, processing, pricing, storage, and stocking of donated materials.

  • Monitor sales, manage sales reports, and develop strategic sales goals.

  • Assist with planning and facilitation of community events, collaborations, and programming as they arise.

  • Assist with Indigo Hippo’s social media, website, and marketing efforts. 

  • Oversee Indigo Hippo’s consignment inventory, and assist with the management of Indigo Hippo’s gallery program. 

  • Other administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to, fundraising, grant management, community outreach, and planning.

Requirements: 

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong knack for organizing and creative problem-solving.

  • Ability to lift 45+ pounds, comfortable with long periods of standing and movement. 

  • Access to a personal computer.

  • Proficiency in Squarespace, Square, Social Media, and Google Drive, experience with Meta fundraising tools, and Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva a plus, but not required.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.

  • Must be passionate about community development and display strong interpersonal skills.

Schedule:  

40 hrs/week.  Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Compensation + Benefits: 

  • $18/hr  

  • 80 hours PTO

  • Paid federal holidays that land within scheduled days

  • $20/monthly material stipend

Start Date:  

Mid November 2024

To Apply:

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to hello@indigohippo.org with the subject: Storefront Manager Position by November 15th.