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. Note: Job candidates with the right skills may be considered for hire even when there are no openings displayed.

Luthier (String Instrument Repair Technician)

Ellis Music Company, Vermont and New Hampshire’s premier music store, is seeking an experienced luthier to manage its string department. The job primarily involves repair and maintenance of the store's fleet of bowed and fretted musical instruments, customer repairs and restorations, re-hairing/bow work, and new instrument setup. As the resident string instrument expert, you will be called upon to answer questions from our staff, as well as customers and music educators. Strong communication skills are essential, along with organizational abilities and a dedication to consistently high quality work. Experience as a string performer is a definite plus. This job could be full-time or part-time depending on the applicant's availability. Competitive hourly wage and benefits including paid holidays and vacation time, company-sponsored health insurance, and SEP-IRA retirement plan.

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