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Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Wilhite Strings
Job Type: Full-Time; M-F, 10a-6p; occasional Saturday from 10a-1p.
Industry: Music Instrument Retail
Salary: Salary offers are commensurate with experience

Wilhite Strings, founded in 1997, is a full-service violin shop located in Knoxville,
Tennessee. We focus on high quality, competitive rental string instruments with
maintenance. We offer an excellent variety of instruments for sale, accessories,
restorations, and repairs. We are proud to serve the East Tennessee string
community with unparalleled service. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable
Administrative Assistant to support our team and help ensure smooth daily
operations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the organization. You will assist in daily office needs and our company’s general administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and inquiries
• Handle sales room duties, i.e., greeting customers, coordinating with repair shop,
etc.
• Maintain filing systems (physical and digital)
• Prepare a list of office supplies and maintain inventory needs to supervisor(s).
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Support other departments as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Calendar, Documents, Gmail)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree
preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with office equipment (e.g., printers, barcode machines, etc.)
• Familiarity working with Point-of-Sale systems

Benefits

Health Insurance stipend, Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave (after one year of employment)

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to info@wilhitestrings.com. We look forward to hearing from you!