Careers at Skinner

Skinner, Inc. seeks the best and brightest candidates to join our team of auction and appraisal professionals. Skinner employees are highly motivated and talented specialists with varied areas of expertise and a flexible, hands-on approach when working with clients.

Please contact us if you are interested in a career with Skinner:

Attn: Careers
Skinner, Inc.
274 Cedar Hill St.
Marlborough, MA 01752

Skinner routinely offers positions at our two auction gallery locations:

Current Listings

Fine Musical Instruments Department Specialist, Marlborough, MA

We are in need of a specialist to provide curatorial, business development, auction, and administrative support for the fine musical instruments department director. We are seeking a personable, detail-oriented individual who is familiar with the world of stringed instruments and has the desire to help grow the business.

Responsibilities:

Day-to-day management of the fine musical instruments department:
• Receive inquiries for auction appraisals and take in consignment material under supervision of the department head
• Develop and execute plan for new business in conjunction with department head
• Manage departmental marketing communications and public relations; liaise with Skinner corporate marketing
• Provide pre-auction support, including instrument preparation, inventory, cataloging, and photography assistance as required; coordinate with Skinner inventory and production departments
• Provide department head with administrative and logistical support as needed
• Perform auction duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience with and passion for stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, or fretted) either as a player, teacher/instructor, or luthier
• Highly organized self-starter
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Pleasant and persuasive phone manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; end user proficiency with online and social media platforms such as Wordpress, Facebook, and Twitter
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years full-time work experience

Salary commensurate with experience. Skinner offers a competitive package including salary, profit sharing, 401K, health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation, and a unique and varied working environment.

Please email (note “Musical Instruments Specialist” in the subject line):

careers@skinnerinc.com

Or mail resume and cover letter (no phone calls) to:

Careers
Skinner, Inc.
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.skinnerinc.com

Application deadline: 3/1/12