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Music School Office Staff Full Time Weekdays Saturday

Encore Music & Performing Arts · South Pasadena, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$21-$23/hr
Job type:
Seasonal

Music School Office Staff (Full-Time) Encore Music | South Pasadena & San Marino, CA

Join a team that helps hundreds of students thrive through music.

Encore Music is growing, and our front office is the heartbeat of that growth. We're looking for a highly organized, people-first Office Staff member who can keep daily operations running smoothly while making every family who walks through our doors feel welcome. If you love people, thrive on structure, and want work that actually matters, we want to meet you.

About Encore Music For over a decade, Encore Music has helped students of all ages build confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy through exceptional music education. We now serve over 500 weekly students across our South Pasadena and San Marino locations, and we're known for exceptional customer service, highly qualified teachers, and a strong community culture. We invest heavily in training and support so every staff member can do their best work.

About the Role As Office Staff, you'll be the operational backbone of our front desk — supporting teachers, families, and prospective students while keeping our systems accurate and our office running like clockwork. A year in, you'll know our families by name, our systems inside and out, and you'll have helped shape a front-office experience families rave about.

What You'll Do

Office Operations

Run daily front-desk operations and office workflow

Keep enrollment, billing, and administrative systems accurate and up to date

Support scheduling and day-to-day operational coordination

Maintain organized records, communications, and office procedures

Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

Family & Customer Experience

Deliver exceptional customer service to students and families

Respond promptly and professionally to questions and concerns

Create a welcoming, positive front-office experience

Reach out to prospective students and support enrollment conversations

Recitals & Administrative Accuracy

Own recital tracking, reporting, and sign-up records

Support special events, projects, and seasonal initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required:

2+ years of experience in administrative or customer service roles

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Reliable transportation

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

You're a great fit if you:

Love helping people and building relationships

Stay calm under pressure and solutions-focused

Take ownership and follow through consistently

Enjoy creating systems and improving processes

Bring positivity and reliability to work every day

Systems We Use Gmail, Google Workspace, Canva, NetScore, Opus — training provided on all company-specific systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $21–$23/hour

Up to $200/month health insurance reimbursement (QSEHRA)

Dental insurance through AFLAC

Performance-based bonus opportunities

A free weekly 30-minute music lesson

Supportive leadership and comprehensive training

Schedule 3–4 weekdays, approximately 12:00 PM–8:00 PM (exact start time varies by day) Saturday, 7:45 AM–4:00 PM (required) Approximately 32–40 hours/week

How to Apply Submit your application along with a brief cover letter addressing:

Your experience leading or supporting a team

Your experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why you're interested in working at Encore Music

What makes you a great fit for this role

Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $21–$23 per hour Work Location: In Person — South Pasadena & San Marino, CA Position Open Until Filled Start Date: Immediate Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.