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:

• Warehouse Operations Associate
• Educational Sales Representative
• Woodwind Instrument Repair Technician
• Summer Instrument Polisher
• Summer Repair Shop Intern

To apply for a specific position or express interest in employment, submit a cover letter and resume using our online job application form or send them by postal mail to:

Ellis Music Company
Attn: David Ellis
PO Box 437
Bethel, VT 05032

Warehouse Operations Associate

Location: Bethel, VT
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk (M–F, some Saturdays); overtime in June & late Aug–mid Oct

Ellis Music Company is a family‑owned business specializing in school music instrument rentals, sales, and repairs across VT & NH. We are looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented warehouse team member to help keep our operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrument Care & Quality Control
• Polish, inspect, label and pack instruments and cases
• Ensure outgoing orders include all accessories
• Inventory & Repairs
• Track rental returns, repairs and loaner prep via our inventory system
• Alert the repair shop manager when stock is low
• Shipping & Receiving
• Unload/load trucks, pack/unpack shipments, and manage mail
• Process inbound repairs and outbound rentals in manager’s absence
• Customer Support
• Contact customers with repair estimates
• Help resolve instrument mix‑ups with educators
• Facility Upkeep
• Restock showroom, maintain clean and organized workspaces

What We’re Looking For

• Skills & Abilities
• Basic computer literacy (POS/inventory systems)
• Excellent attention to detail and basic math skills
• Ability to lift 20 lb frequently and 50 lb with a hand truck
• Comfortable sitting/standing for long periods, bending, reaching
• Casual, safe attire (closed‑toe shoes required)
• Attitude
• Willingness to learn quickly (musical‑instrument knowledge a plus)
• Self‑starter who works well independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid holidays & time off
• Company‑sponsored health insurance
• SEP‑IRA retirement plan
• On‑site training

Educational Sales Representative

Location: Bethel, VT
Schedule: Full-Time, Mon–Fri (some Saturdays); overtime late Aug–mid Oct (compensated)

Ellis Music Company is a family‑owned business specializing in school music instrument rentals, sales, and repairs across VT & NH. We are seeking a personable, detail‑oriented outside sales professional to manage and grow our school accounts. You’ll deliver and pick up instruments and supplies along an established route, building relationships with educators, generating sales, and ensuring outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Support & Relationship Building
• Serve as primary contact for music educators, administrators, and school staff
• Proactively communicate about orders, repairs, returns, and billing
• Delivery & Logistics
• Load, unload, and transport instruments/supplies in a company cargo van
• Keep van clean, organized, and report maintenance needs
• Follow established routes and schedules reliably
• Account Management & Sales
• Document all transactions and resolve any issues with customer service staff
• Track school‑owned instruments in repair and monitor their status
• Identify and act on opportunities to upsell and grow revenue
• Collaboration & Flexibility
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Pitch in with team duties or cover colleagues when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s in music/music education or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Familiarity with musical instruments and supplies
• Skills & Attributes
• Excellent communication (in person, phone, email, text)
• Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving
• Attentive to detail and customer needs
• Able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally
• Professional appearance
• Basic computer literacy (POS/inventory systems)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid holidays & time off
• Company‑sponsored health insurance
• SEP‑IRA retirement plan
• On‑site training

Woodwind Instrument Repair Technician

Location: Bethel, VT (Ellis Music Company)
Schedule: 40 hrs/wk (overtime available)

Ellis Music Company, a 75-year-old, family-owned store serving VT & NH, is looking for a skilled woodwind technician to join our collaborative repair shop. A certificate/degree from an accredited instrument-repair program or equivalent professional experience is required. Skill with brass or percussion repairs is a plus.

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 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

What We Offer

Pay: Starting at $20/hr, DOE (overtime available)

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

Summer Instrument Polisher

Location: Bethel, VT
Schedule: Temporary Position, July 1 through August 31, up to 40 hrs/wk (M–F)

Ellis Music Company is seeking local, responsible, detail‑oriented students to join our summer team as Instrument Polishers. In this hands-on role, you’ll clean and polish brass and wood instruments, mouthpieces, and cases, then pack each rental with all the necessary supplies. Careful handling and a strong sense of quality are essential—but don’t worry if you’ve never worked with instruments before. We’ll teach you everything you need to know on-site.

This position runs from early July through the end of August and offers a friendly, laid‑back environment perfect for adding real-world experience to your résumé or college application. You’ll practice independence as you work through your tasks, and you’ll know exactly when to ask questions or seek help. Rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who take pride in their work and love learning new skills will fit right in.

Click here to apply online for this position, or stop by the store to fill out a paper application.