Stock Clerk (Music)
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Stock Clerk (Music) coordinates and monitors redistribution of musical instruments to elementary schools and performs manual and clerical duties pertaining to the maintenance of musical instruments and supplies.
Typical Duties Include:
- Receiving, inspecting, storing, and cataloging musical instruments, musical scores, and supplies used by elementary school music students.
- Issuing musical instruments, musical scores, recordings, and supplies to elementary schools as requested by instructors or administrators.
- Regularly updating and reporting the status of the musical instruments inventory for the Musical Instrument Repair Supervisor and the Arts Education Branch designees using various computer applications such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, and FileMaker Pro.
- Maintaining a lending library of choral and instrumental music.
- Requesting purchases of musical instruments and supplies.
- Maintaining an accurate database of the musical instruments inventory and sheet music.
- Informing administrators and teachers about policies and procedures for the use of musical instruments by the elementary schools.
- Informing teachers regarding the care and storage of instruments to reduce theft and vandalism.
- Conducting inventory of musical instruments and supplies at school sites as necessary.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for the Stock Clerk (Music) position is highly organized, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable about musical instruments, scores, and basic music notation. They are experienced in maintaining accurate records, managing inventory databases, and producing clear reports using applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and FileMaker Pro.
This individual demonstrates initiative, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and colleagues. They communicate effectively and provide clear guidance on the care, storage, and use of instruments to ensure their longevity and accessibility for students.
They bring a strong sense of responsibility, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to supporting music education by ensuring that instruments and materials are well-maintained, available, and accessible to elementary school students across the district.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented by courses in music.
EXPERIENCE:
Six months of inventory experience that included the maintenance of music supplies and scores, or one year of other storekeeping experience supplemented by college-level courses in music.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Safely lift and carry musical instruments weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, grip, and pull.