Ocarina Salesperson / Musical Ambassador (Weekends Day work at Renaissance Fair)
https://www.kingrichardsfaire.net
Songbird Ocarina is looking for a friendly, music-loving salesperson to join our team.
This is not a typical sales job. We don’t pressure, pitch, or push. We play, we connect, and we invite people into music.
If you enjoy talking to strangers, sharing joy, and making people smile, you’ll fit right in.
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About Songbird Ocarina
Songbird Ocarina has been crafting high-quality, musician-grade ocarinas since 1989. Our instruments are handcrafted, well-tuned, and inspired by a 12,000-year musical tradition. We are known for being creative, welcoming, playful, and deeply human.
We sell at events, festivals, and special venues, and we interact with visitors not as “customers,” but as fellow travelers and music lovers.
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What the Job Is Really Like
- Playing ocarinas and demonstrating them to curious passersby
- Welcoming people with warmth and humor
- Helping first-time musicians feel confident trying an instrument
- Sharing simple explanations (no music theory required)
- Creating moments where someone thinks, “I want to do that too.”
You’ll often hear things like:
- “That’s the sound I’ve been looking for.”
- “You played the song of my people.”
- “I didn’t know I could make music.”
By the end of the day, many people feel energized rather than drained.
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Who This Is For
You do not need to be a professional musician.
This role is great for people who are:
- Friendly, expressive, and comfortable talking to strangers
- Curious, playful, and emotionally intelligent
- Interested in music, storytelling, performance, or teaching
- Reliable, punctual, and good teammates
If someone says, “I’m not musical,” we say:
They don’t require talent — just good taste.
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What You’ll Learn
- How to confidently engage people without pressure
- How to communicate clearly with non-musicians
- How to use music as an icebreaker
- How to grow social confidence and presence
- How to represent a creative, values-driven company
We provide training, support, and materials. You’ll also naturally become a better ocarina player just by demonstrating throughout the day.
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The Vibe
We take our instruments seriously — not ourselves.
Expect:
- Laughter
- Playfulness
- Encouragement
- A sense of shared purpose
- Occasional jokes about elves, bards, and magical realms
We act in ways that confirm the impression that Songbird is the most fun, creative, and spirited ocarina company around.
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Logistics
- Part-time / event-based work
- Paid position
- Training provided
- Ideal for weekends
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How to Apply
Reply to this post and tell us:
- A little about yourself
- Any experience with music, performance, teaching, or sales (not required)
- Why this sounds interesting to you
For the right person, this is a dream job.
Welcome to the possibility of turning strangers into musicians.
Pay: $250.00 - $400.00 per day
Work Location: In person
