Retail Sales Associate – Full-Time, Part-Time, and Seasonal Positions Available
Location: Kenwood & Mason, Ohio
Pay: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour (based on experience) + opportunity for commission on sales
Antonio Violins & Ukes is looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our retail team! We are currently hiring full–time, part-time, and seasonal positions—a perfect opportunity for high school and college students looking for work during summer break.
Our busiest season is from May through September, coinciding with the end and start of the school year, when students return rental instruments, exchange sizes, or pick out their first instrument. This is an exciting time to be part of our team and help students on their musical journey.
As the first point of contact for customers, retail associates play a key role in creating a welcoming experience. You’ll help match customers with the right instruments, rentals, and accessories while working closely with our luthiers to ensure exceptional service.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all customers and staff. Candidates should be LGBTQ+ friendly and comfortable working with a diverse clientele and team.
Why Join Us?
Antonio Violins & Ukes is a family-owned business that has been making quality orchestral string instruments accessible since 1993. Our two retail locations serve schools and music programs throughout the tri-state area, and we actively give back to the community by supporting local music education programs.
Beyond retail, we are deeply engaged with the local arts scene, participating in events like BLINK, Lumenocity, and Music Labs with the Cincinnati Pops. We also partner with organizations such as MYCincinnati, NoteAble, QtheMusic, the Liberian Youth Orchestra, Make Music Day Cincinnati, and Melodic Connections.
If you love music and want to make a difference in the community, we’d love to have you on our team.
Who We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about customer service and creating positive experiences
- Excited to work with families, students, and musicians
- Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Open to learning about orchestral instruments and their accessories
Musical experience is preferred but not required—we are happy to train the right candidate.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with instrument rentals, purchases, and accessories
- Learn about and explain orchestral instruments and accessories
- Tune, clean, and perform basic maintenance on string instruments (training provided)
- Provide friendly and professional customer service in-store and at offsite events
- Work occasional evenings and weekends for community outreach events, school visits, and festivals
- Maintain store organization and assist with inventory management
- Use basic computer and Microsoft Office skills to process transactions
Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation
- Must be available for some weekend shifts (store is closed on Sundays)
- Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs (weight of a full-size upright bass)
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers
Preferred (but not required) experience:
- Retail, sales, or customer service background
- Orchestral string instrument experience or general musical knowledge
Position Details:
Full-Time: 35+ hours per week (benefits eligible)
Part-Time: Up to 30 hours per week (flexible based on availability)
Seasonal: May – September (ideal for high school and college students)
Full-Time Benefits:
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Paid time off & sick days
- 11 Paid holidays
- Employee discount on instruments & accessories
- 3% match on base salary retirement investment
Work Location:
In-person at our Kenwood & Mason stores, with occasional offsite events.
If you’re passionate about music, dedicated to excellent customer service, and excited to be part of a company that values community engagement, we’d love to hear from you! **Follow the link below to apply through our website - Thanks!**
Apply Here--> https://antonioviolin.org/careers/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
