Indigo Hippo is hiring a Part Time Sales Associate!

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: “IH Sales Associate Position” with your resume and cover letter by August 16th, 2025! We will be reaching out to candidates of interest before the 16th, as we receive applications, and may close applications before the 16th if we find the right candidate.

Organization: Indigo Hippo  

Address: 1334 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202  

Phone: 513-918-4917  

Position: Part Time Sales Associate

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 237,000 lbs of materials out of the landfill.

About the Position:  

Our Sales Associate position is hands-on in our creative reuse storefront, and engages in most of the day-to-day responsibilities, from intaking and processing material donations, to pricing, restocking the floor and sharing our mission with customers while facilitating the check-out process. This position will report to the Storefront Manager. We are an extremely small team, and we are looking for a team player with initiative, a steady work ethic, and a positive, collaborative approach to working in our multi-faceted storefront.

Responsibilities: This position includes but is not limited to:  

• Assisting with material donation intake, processing, sorting and pricing

• Welcoming customers during shopping days and directing them to materials

• Guiding customers through our pay-what-you-can system at checkout

• Handling cash/card transactions as part of managing product sales at checkout

• Maintaining appearance of the shop floor, including but not limited to, re-stocking material goods, organizing, re-doing displays and cleaning

• Prepping creative materials for our community partners, programs and events

• Welcoming and assisting volunteers working in our space

• Assisting with our online shop and social media efforts, including product photography, website listing and order fulfillment

• Other tasks as needed

Requirements: 

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong knack for organizing and creative problem-solving.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.

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

  • Access to a personal computer.

  • Proficiency in Squarespace, Square POS, Social Media, and Google Drive

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

  • Previous retail and customer service experience required

  • Wide knowledge of art materials/mediums a plus, but not required

Schedule:  

20 hrs/week.  Fridays - Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesdays 12:00 - 4:00pm

Compensation + Benefits: 

  • $15/hr  

  • 40 hours PTO

  • Paid federal holidays that land within scheduled days

  • $20/monthly material stipend in-store

Start Date:  Week of Aug 18th, 2025

To Apply:

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

*Application deadline: Aug 16th, 2025