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Customer Service Associate (PT)

Customer Service Associate (PT)

Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking friendly and detail-oriented part-time Customer Service Associates for our Lincoln Square and Armitage locations. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for students, guests, and visitors, providing exceptional customer service and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Schedule: Monday (daytime), Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 years of customer service experience
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Strong problem-solving and judgment skills
  • Ability to work independently and accurately handle transactions (cash handling, registrations, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills with diplomacy and tact

    Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual Spanish skills (highly desired)
  • Ability to play at least one instrument at an intermediate level
  • Interest in art, dance, theatre, and education is a plus

    Hourly pay: $16.50

    If interested and qualified, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Brass Band

    Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Brass Band

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking part-time teaching artists for its Music Moves programs. Music Moves Teaching Artists develop and deliver music and/or dance programming to elementary and high school students, and occasionally adults, primarily at community partner sites.

    We are currently looking for instructors specializing in:

  • Second Line Brass Band Music
  • Trombone
  • Saxophone
  • Drums

    Schedule: Typically 2-3 days per week at various Music Moves community partner sites located in south and west side neighborhoods.

    Responsibilities:

  • Designs and implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the Music Moves Manager.
  • Builds relationships with students and community partner staff and administrators.
  • Works with the Music Moves Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with Music Moves community partner organizations.
  • Prepares students for end-of-session performance.


    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, and committed to youth and intergenerational exchanges.
  • Background in playing and teaching on a specific instrument or movement form.
  • At least one year of experience teaching in a large classroom setting.
  • Can easily work history and social context into instrument/dance instruction.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish/English preferred.
  • Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful as well as familiarity with Google Suite.


    Community Ventures Instructor Hourly Pay Rates: $60/hour teaching rate and $20/hour administrative rate

    To be considered for this role, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    Old Town School is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Old Town School strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community focused organization.

    4544 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625  •  (773) 728-6000 •  customerservice@oldtownschool.org
    Customer Service Phone Hours:
    10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Central (Monday – Thursday)
    10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central (Friday – Sunday)