Fort Erie School of Music is an award winning music school with 300 plus students and 20 plus faculty members. We are looking for a personable, creative problem solver to join our front desk team in a paid cooperative education work placement intended for post secondary students enrolled in a qualifying co-op program.

We are looking for a temporary relief Office Administrative Assistant for Saturdays and sick call coverage for the next 4 months.

This is a punctuality sensitive role with real time customer impact. Saturday attendance is mandatory and especially critical to our weekly operations. You will be scheduled for a guaranteed Saturday shift every week from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on site, and you will be scheduled variable shifts up to a maximum of 16 hours per week outside of Saturday, depending on the season and the school calendar. If you tend to be late, frequently call in last minute, or struggle with consistent attendance, especially on Saturdays, this role will not be a fit.

We value professionalism, initiative, and practical ideas. We operate with an idea meritocracy mindset: a good idea is valued on its merits, not on who it comes from. If you like to spot problems, pitch improvements, and help streamline workflows, you will have room to do that here. This placement can be an excellent testing ground for an early career in business, especially within education services.

Job Requirements : You must be able to commit to the Saturday schedule every week throughout your contract, with robust punctuality and dependable attendance. We prefer someone with prior customer service experience who is comfortable speaking with parents,



children, teens, and adult students, and who can communicate with confidence on the phone. Sales comfort matters in this role, you will be expected to followup on prospective clients who have already reached out and and sell lesson programs in a helpful but non pushy way in keeping with our values. You should be detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced front desk environment.

From time to time you may be expected to assist a remote technician by following instructions, testing simple fixes, reporting clear symptoms, and helping resolve occasional tech issues without panic. Good judgment, calm problem solving, and a professional demeanor are essential.

In lieu of traditional benefits and paid sick days, you will receive a credit for free music lessons, a 30 minute private lesson every week at our school, for yourself or for anyone you choose. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, with real responsibility and direct exposure to how a service business runs. There is also an opportunity for a priority consideration for a permanent part time position with negotiable hours after the conclusion of your contract.

We are prepared to support early career growth through continuity, including steady Saturday employment that you already know well, while you pursue other opportunities.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits :

- Company events
- On-site parking

Education :

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience :

- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Office Administrative Assistant (Fort Erie)
🏢 Fort Erie School of Music
📍 Fort Erie