Manager – Music School
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East Grand Rapids, MI | Part-Time to Start | Opportunity to Grow to Full-Time | Afternoon and Evening Hours
Are you energetic, upbeat, and great with people? Do you love music and enjoy creating a fun, welcoming environment?
Ada Conservatory of Music is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, music-minded Manager to oversee daily studio operations and help create an amazing experience for our students, families, and teachers.
We are looking for someone who naturally brings positive energy into a room, enjoys talking with families, and can keep things organized and running smoothly—even during our busiest lesson hours.
This position will begin at approximately 30 hours per week during afternoon and evening times Monday -Thursday and will expand to M-F when school starts and occasional Saturdays and may grow up to full-time as our lesson schedule becomes busier.
What You’ll Do
- Bring positive energy to the studio and create a fun, welcoming experience for students and families
- Oversee daily lesson operations and keep the studio running smoothlyAssist families with scheduling and lesson-related questions
- Communicate confidently and cheerfully with parents by phone, text, email, and in person
- Handle customer concerns and find thoughtful solutions to tricky situationsHelp match students with teachers based on personality, goals, instrument, and availability
- Support students and families through teacher or schedule transitionsExplain studio policies clearly and professionally
- Notice concerns that could lead to unhappy families or student withdrawals
- Work with our Teacher Liaison to support teacher communication, retention, morale, and studio culture
- Assist with teacher onboarding, recitals, studio events, and community activities
- Complete front desk and administrative tasksKeep the studio tidy and assist with basic light cleaning
- Communicate important concerns and updates to school leadership
- Notice problems, take initiative, and follow through until tasks are complete
You May Be a Great Fit If You
- Have a naturally energetic, outgoing, and positive personality
- Love greeting people and helping students and families feel welcome
- Enjoy talking with parents and building relationships
- Have experience in music, performing arts, education, customer service, administration, management, or studio operations
- Are comfortable speaking with parents on the phone throughout the workday
- Can stay upbeat, calm, and professional in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy finding solutions and turning challenging situations into positive experiences
- Are organized, dependable, and able to manage changing priorities
- Take initiative and follow through without frequent reminders
- Care about creating a fun and positive experience for students, families, and teachers
- Want to grow with a music school and become an important part of its leadership team
We’d love to hear from you—apply today!
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle and how far is your drive to 8100 Fulton St E?
- What makes you interested in this position?
Work Location: In person
