Employment Opportunities

Ellis Music is a family owned music store employing fewer than 20 workers but serving over 400 schools and thousands of individuals throughout Vermont and much of New Hampshire with instrument sales and rentals, repair services, supplies, and sheet music.

Ellis Music occasionally has openings for employment, with positions ranging from office staff and school service representatives to warehouse associates and repair technicians. When available, job openings will be posted on this page. Candidates with the right skills may be considered for hire even if there are no openings displayed below.

Current Openings:

Band Instrument Repair Shop Manager
Band Instrument Repair Technician

To Apply For a Specific Position Or Express Interest In Employment, Please Apply Using The Link Provided (if There Is One), Submit Our Online Job Application Form, Or Send a Cover Letter And Resume By Postal Mail To:

Ellis Music Company

Attn: David Ellis

PO Box 437

Bethel, VT 05032

Job Benefits Include:

100% employer-paid individual health insurance premium
Paid holidays & time off
SEP‑IRA retirement plan

Band Instrument Repair Shop Manager

Location: Bethel, VT (Ellis Music Company)

Schedule: 40 hrs/wk (overtime available)

Ellis Music Company, an 80-year-old family-owned store serving Vermont and New Hampshire, is looking for an experienced technician to manage our band instrument repair shop.

Key Responsibilities

Department Management
- Ensure smooth operation of band instrument repair shop through proactive planning and development of effective policies/procedures
- Oversee and mentor repair technicians; assist with recruiting/hiring technicians as necessary
- Manage repair schedule, aiming to maximize output and minimize turnaround time
- Order tools, supplies, and parts needed for the repair shop
- Maintain machines (lathe, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.)
- Maintain an up-to-date service table (list of repair services and associated pricing)
- Instrument Repair & Maintenance
  - Service store-owned rental fleet; evaluate and repair customer- & school-owned instruments
  - Use TriTech AIM software to create and process repair tickets
- Shop & Workspace Care
  - Keep personal and shared benches clean and organized
  - Operate shop equipment: ultrasonic cleaner, lathe, MDRS dent-removal system
- Customer, Staff & Educator Support
  - Discuss repair needs in clear, jargon-free language
  - Coordinate with educational reps to deliver top-quality service to schools

What We’re Looking For

Management experience and/or the skills and personality required to inspire and lead
Woodwind and brass repair certification or proven equivalent experience
Pleasant, tactful communication style; ability to explain technical work simply
Basic computer proficiency (repair ticket software)
Team-oriented mindset; benches are arranged face-to-face in a well-lit shop (with windows)

What We Offer

Pay: Starting at $23-27 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Paid holidays & time off
100 % company-sponsored gold-level health plan
SEP-IRA retirement plan
Employee discounts
Professional-development support (NAPBIRT dues, conferences, etc.)
Relocation assistance considered
Scenic central-Vermont setting with easy I-89 access to Boston, Montréal, NYC

Instrument Repair Technician (Woodwind & Brass)

Location: Bethel, VT (Ellis Music Company)

Schedule: 40 hrs/wk (overtime available)

Ellis Music Company, an 80-year-old family-owned store serving Vermont and New Hampshire, is looking for a skilled woodwind and brass technician to join our collaborative repair shop. A certificate/degree from an accredited instrument repair program or equivalent professional experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Instrument Repair & Maintenance
- Service store-owned rental fleet; evaluate and repair customer- & school-owned instruments
- Use TriTech AIM software to create and process repair tickets
Shop & Workspace Care
- Keep personal and shared benches clean and organized
- Operate shop equipment: ultrasonic cleaner, lathe, MDRS dent-removal system
Customer, Staff & Educator Support
- Discuss repair needs in clear, jargon-free language
- Coordinate with educational reps to deliver top-quality service to schools

What We’re Looking For

Woodwind and brass repair certification or proven equivalent experience
Pleasant, tactful communication style; ability to explain technical work simply
Basic computer proficiency (repair ticket software)
Team-oriented mindset; benches are arranged face-to-face in a well-lit shop (with windows)

What We Offer

Pay: Starting at $20-25 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Paid holidays & time off
100 % company-sponsored gold-level health plan
SEP-IRA retirement plan
Employee discounts
Professional-development support (NAPBIRT dues, conferences, etc.)
Relocation assistance considered
Scenic central-Vermont setting with easy I-89 access to Boston, Montréal, NYC

Ellis Music Company, Inc.

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