Indigo Hippo is hiring Full Time Storefront Manager!

We are trying to fill this role by November 7th, 2026, with a start date of November 10th. Please see the job description below. To apply, email us at hello@indigohippo.org with the subject: “IH Storefront Manager ‘26” with your resume and cover letter by November 3rd! We will be reaching out to candidates of interest as we receive applications, and will likely schedule interviews before the deadline.

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 402,337 lbs of materials out of the landfill.

Position Description

The Storefront Manager is responsible for the daily operations of our creative reuse storefront. The Manager oversees donation intake, processing, sorting, and pricing, 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 a tiny 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

  • Oversee daily storefront operations, including donation intake, storefront display curation, inventory consolidation, cleaning, and scheduling shop maintenance as needed.

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

  • Monitor sales, manage sales reports, and deliver reports to the Executive Director.

  • Manage Retail Staff and oversee staff scheduling.

  • 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. 

  • Recruit and manage interns and volunteers.

  • Manage and track volunteer scheduling and hours.

  • Collaborate on the facilitation of community events, programming and fundraising activities as they arise.

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.

  • Previous experience in nonprofit or volunteer management is preferable but not required.

Schedule  

40 hrs/week.  

Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Compensation + Benefits 

$19.8/hr  

80 hours PTO

Paid federal holidays that land within scheduled days

$20/monthly material stipend

Start Date  

November 10th, 2026

To Apply  

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to hello@indigohippo.org with the subject: Store Manager Position.