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Workshop Team In Kyu Hwang Workshop & Restoration Manager Alan Dipesa Head of Workshop, CHV Boston Jess Fox Customer Repair Manager Jon Crumrine Bow Maker Daniel Medina Bow Technician Services Our Services As a comprehensive string shop, Carriage House Violins offers a wide range of services to our clients through every step of the instrument selection process. Appraisals Consignments Financing Virtual Trial Room News Events Media Contact Shopping Cart RESONANCE 2026 Contemporary instruments and bows, in Chicago and Boston. Meet the Makers Back to School Sale Accessories, Cases, Sheet Music, Strings and more! See the Sale --> Please Note | Our offices, retail store, showrooms, and customer service phone lines will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Employment Opportunities Johnson String Instrument is always looking for talented, motivated, and customer-focused individuals to join our team. We are a family-owned business that has been serving the string instrument community for over 70 years. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees can grow and develop their skills. We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions: Shipping Warehouse Associate Retail Associate, Part-Time Shipping Warehouse Associate Reports to: Shipping Supervisor Location: JSI Waltham Pay Range: $19–$23/hour Job Description: The Shipping Warehouse Associate picks, prepares, and processes items for shipment while meeting quality and productivity standards. Key Responsibilities: Pick, verify, and pack ecommerce orders for customers, including accessories, print, and instruments. Process outgoing FedEx and USPS shipments using company software. Pack and process rental instruments and bows, as well as approval-sale instruments and bows. Monitor third-party web-order fulfillment requirements, including Amazon and eBay. Resolve misshipment issues and perform computer functions needed to track product shipments. Learn about a wide variety of products and answer customer service representative questions. Organize and move back stock as needed. Maintain a clean, orderly work area and equipment, and follow prescribed safety regulations. Assist with warehouse facilities maintenance and maintain the appearance of the shipping area. Assist and cross-train in the Receiving Department. Perform other duties as directed by the Shipping Supervisor and Warehouse Manager. Skills and Qualifications: High school education and at least one year of warehouse-related shipping experience. A valid driver’s license and good driving record. Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and perform simple math. Professional, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and productive approach to work. Solid computer skills and the ability to learn new software. Ability to work well in a team, with excellent writing and communication skills. Physical Job Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus the ability to adjust focus. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day. Ability to lift boxes, products, and instruments up to 75 pounds, including bending and lifting overhead. Comfort standing for up to four hours at a time. Work Environment: This position operates in a warehouse environment using standard equipment such as box cutters, pallet jacks, bar code scanners, two-wheelers, rolling stairs or step stools, computers, phones, photocopiers, and printers. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures. The employee may be required to drive company vans. Retail Associate, Part-Time Location: JSI Newton Upper Falls Schedule: Part-Time (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday) Pay Range: $20–$24/hour Apply By: October 3, 2026 Job Description: Our storefront is a vibrant place where we help string musicians of all levels, provide information about and assistance with our products and services, and overall promote the joy of music! Retail Associates are tasked with providing a superior customer service experience to all who visit the store, and are responsible for maintaining a clean and professional environment within the store. Key Responsibilities: Greets customers and visitors to the Newton Upper Falls storefront, providing a friendly and helpful first point of contact for the company. Directs customers to appropriate departments within the Newton Upper Falls storefront and Carriage House Violins; acts as a liaison between customers and all departments of Johnson String Instrument. Maintains a positive and helpful demeanor throughout each shift; stays productive throughout the day. Uses and maintains cash registers that are counted at the end of each business day. Maintains customer database using retail POS software. Processes rental instrument transactions, including filling out rental contracts, explaining contract terms, processing instrument exchanges, processing rental payments, and returning contracts. Fits rental instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass), assisting in proper sizing, instrument selection, and putting together instrument outfits. Accurately inspects returning rental instruments in accordance with company guidelines. Learns about a wide variety of products and services to answer customer questions. Explains company policies to customers; follows procedures accurately and consistently. Organizes merchandise (in storage and on displays) and ensures correct inventory records. Pulls merchandise for shipping orders accurately and on time. Assists in the facilities maintenance of the storefront, including dusting and disinfecting surfaces as well as maintaining the appearance of all areas open to customers. Applicants must have availability during our busiest seasons: September, June, and mid-November through January 2nd. Qualifications: Proficiency in at least one bowed string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and/or double bass). Professional demeanor. Friendly, outgoing personality; enjoys helping others. Ability to work well in a team. Excellent writing and communication skills. Self-motivated with a high level of energy; must like staying productive. Must be a patient, courteous listener, able to show empathy. Proficiency in Windows OS, along with Microsoft Word and Excel. Physical Job Requirements: This is an active role; employees spend their shifts standing, walking around, and using stairs. Must be able to lift books, products, and instruments (up to 20 lbs.), as well as bend to use merchandise drawers. Must be comfortable standing for up to four hours at a time. Work Environment: This job operates in a retail store environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, cash registers, phones, photocopiers, printers, and filing cabinets. Carriage House Violins is an equal opportunity employer. Please forward all résumés and cover letters to: [email protected] Carriage House Violins 1039 Chestnut Street Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 [email protected] Tel: 617-262-0051 Fax: 617-467-4761 Resources Johnson String Instrument Johnson String Instrument Featured Instruments Featured Instruments --> Featured Bows Featured Bows --> CHV Media CHV Media --> Shop Catalog Accessories Books Cases Guitars Instruments & Bows Sheet Music Strings What's On Sale? 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