Blackerby Violin Shop Careers
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Violin Shop Manager
Updated 2/14/2025
Austin, TX | Full-Time | $20 - $25/hour (plus commission)
Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off
Manage day-to-day operations of two Austin violin shops, duties include but are not limited to:
Manage sales associates including hiring, training, and scheduling
Troubleshoot and resolve customer disputes
Order and maintain sheet music, instruments, bows, strings, and accessories inventory
Place outbound collection calls for past due rental balances
Drive company vehicle to school campuses to pick up and drop off merchandise, bows, and instrument repairs
Keep company vehicle in good mechanical condition and up to date with state safety inspections
Run regular backups and updates to server computers and point of sale and troubleshoot IT and network issues
Oversee property maintenance including air conditioning units at both store locations
Make cash and check deposits at the bank
Coordinate with in-house luthiers and drive repairs between stores
Coordinate with contracted luthiers and maintain record and balance of repairs completed by contractors
Help process and fulfill e-commerce orders
Our manager will communicate regularly with the owners regarding all aspects of the business and help strategize to grow and develop the business. Our previous manager described the opportunity as an "entrepreneurial sandbox" for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Sales Staff
Updated 2/14/2025
Blackerby Violin Shop is looking for a passionate violinist, violist, cellist, or double bassist to join our sales team.
Austin, TX | Full-Time or Part-Time | $15/hour
Ability to play and demonstrate an orchestral stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, or double bass)
Excellent verbal communication skills
Able to commute to both north and south Blackerby locations as needed
Capable of working at least 3 days per week
Availability to work on Saturdays
Job Requirements
Guide customers through the instrument buying and rental processes through knowledge of Blackerby inventory, sizing, and instrument demonstration
Listen to customers, understand their needs, and make recommendations accordingly
Operate Blackerby’s Point of Sale to ring up customer sales, start rentals, and process returns
Maintain orderly appearance of Blackerby storefronts
Maintain Blackerby rental instrument fleet including cleaning, tuning, and receiving rental returns.
Answer and handle inbound calls from customers
Responsibilities
Repairs and Setup Luthier
Updated 2/14/2025
Austin, TX | Full-Time
Blackerby Violin Shop is looking for a highly motivated luthier for a full-service shop based in Austin Texas. This position will focus on repairing and setting up stringed instruments.
Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off
Completion of a making and/or repair school program or an equivalent apprenticeship/work experience
Ability to work regular scheduled hours (40 hours) Tuesday-Saturday
Ability to safely handle sensitive instruments, tools, and materials
Ability to move to and from the workshop to the storefront to consult with repair customers
Ability to perform tasks without supervision
Meticulous attention to detail
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Requirements
Maintenance, adjustment, and repair of Blackerby rental instruments
Estimate, repair, and billing of private and school owned instruments
Ordering and maintenance of workshop-related parts and inventory
All facets of setup and repair of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass
Communicating with repair customers in person, telephone, and email
Responsibilities
80 hours paid time off, 40 hours of sick leave annually.
Health insurance coverage
Employee discounts on all store inventory
Continuing education opportunities
Benefits
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Relocation assistance available to candidates upon acceptance of employment offer.