Job Opportunities
Full-time or part-time position open for a String Player
Givens Violins, in downtown Minneapolis, has a full-time or part-time position for string player – violin, viola or cello. We are interviewing currently.
This is the perfect position for a musician who wants to stay within the music world without the pressures of performing or teaching. It is an opportunity to learn about the business world, the history of violinmaking and fine craftsmanship plus work with great musicians daily and the families of young players.
If full-time there is the potential to be earning more than $40,000 within the first year based on success. It is not a commission environment, rather we have team goals.
Please forward this posting to all who you think might find this to be an interesting job. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Staff Position Responsibilities:
- Sales work
- Preparing violins, violas, cellos and their bows for showings
- Maintaining the inventory
- Front counter work – selling accessories & repair intake and invoicing
- Admin responsibilities including help with social media
- Out of town deliveries and exhibits
- Buyer for accessories
Qualifications:
- Must be an accomplished string player.
- Sales experience
- Must be well organized
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willing to travel
- MN Driver’s license and excellent driving record
Hours are 8:30 am to 5:30pm Tuesday – Saturday. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. If working over 30/hrs. per week, good benefits including paid vacation, holidays and sick time, health insurance, disability insurance and a cafeteria plan are available.
How to apply:
Please send resume and professional references to: cgivens@givensviolins.com
– OR –
Claire Givens Violins, Inc.
1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 150
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, USA
612/375-0708