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.

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

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