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Ithaca Toys Job Posting

Who we are

Ithaca Toys, a Rev: Ithaca Startup Works member entity is a mission-driven startup focused on spreading STEAM learning through play. To support the natural world, each product is made from regionally-sourced natural and regenerative material, and waste in the forms of sawdust and scrap wood are repurposed for further use. To support our community, we offer job opportunities to a diverse workforce of challenged individuals with barriers to employment. Finally, to further our STEAM goal, we offer tactile tools, curriculums, and other educational resources to children. Learn more at ithacatoys.com. Ithaca Toys is looking to shift towards commercial sales. Our mission revolves around offering STEAM to children of all backgrounds.

Job Openings:

Sales Associate

Job Summary:

As the Sales Associate you will take on a leadership role and direct the sales operations
for your region for Ithaca Toys. You will handle Ithaca Toy’s client relations, including
both the customer service and logistics aspects. Through this position, you will work
closely with the founder and other sales associates to develop a scalable sales model.

What you will do

  • Research an appropriate platform for efficient order management
  • Track incoming orders
  • Generate new leads
  • Handle customer service

What you will bring

  • Communication skills
  • Passion for social impact
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Additional Information
As a mission-driven startup, diversity drives part of our identity. Whether you’re looking to create a new
career to build upon an existing one, Ithaca Toys is a company where you can address meaningful work in
a balanced time frame regardless of age, race, gender, and background.

If interested please email [email protected].

Finance Internship Opportunity

Job Summary:

IthacaToys is seeking an intern to assist in developing a strategy for expanding our operations into new domestic regions. This internship will involve analyzing and modeling our production processes, researching potential new markets, and creating financial models that demonstrate the feasibility of these expansions.

Responsibilities include:
  • Model Production Processes: Help analyze IthacaToys’ current production and procurement processes, including costs for startup and ongoing operations.
  • Cost Analysis: Calculate the true cost of production, taking into account training, waste, and other operational factors.
  • Regional Research: Research potential domestic regions for expansion, including market demand, competition, and logistical considerations.
  • Financial Modeling: Develop financial models to showcase startup costs, operational expenses, and revenue projections for each new region.
  • Collaborative Planning: Work closely with the CEO and other stakeholders to present findings and expansion strategies=
Timeline:
  • Start Date: February 1, 2025
  • End Date: May 1, 2025
Reporting Structure: 
  • The intern will report directly to the CEO and participate in weekly or biweekly meetings to provide updates and receive feedback.
Qualifications: 
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and data analysis
  • Familiarity with market research and cost analysis in a business setting
  • Interest in startups, business expansion, and the toy industry
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

If interested please email [email protected].