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Wax Trax is hiring!  

Wax Trax is currently hiring (as of Feb 2024) for four positions. See below for their details.

HEADS UP: We get a lot of resumes where people tell us about how they love music. Well, loving music is great but it does not tell us anything about how you would be as an employee, so please, tell us about how your work and personal experience translates to the hard work and extensive knowledge we employ at Wax Trax. We are looking for people who are extremely self-motivated and productive, who love to stay busy, are detail-oriented, organized, with lots of energy and in good physical shape (records are heavy!). Women, people of color, and LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

1. Part-time Sales (includes shipping and restocking)  

We’re a small and growing business, and the sales position is fast paced and requires a lot of attention to detail. The primary responsibilities of sales people at Wax Trax are keeping up with online orders, keeping up with “the pull” by restocking the racks, putting out new stock, keeping the sales floor and counters clean, and last but not least, ringing out sales. This involves a lot of running around, squats to reach the understock, and occasional heavy lifting. There is a great deal also to learn about our Point Of Sale (POS) system, including how to manage gift cards, returns, and other feats of technical wizardry.    

Skills required  

  1. Incredibly organized and motivated to find ways to improve the store’s organization
  2. Ability to lift heavy boxes of LPs
  3. Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
  4. Ability to be moving around on your feet all day, including doing lots of squats! 
  5. Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets
  6. Experience with and an aptitude for understanding databases

Traits   

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-starter
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Talks to strangers

Extra credit for:   

  1. Experience with point of sale systems and/or ecommerce websites
  2. Any kind of experience in the music industry
  3. You don’t have to be in a band but it does indicate your interest in music so let us know…

Other requirements:   

Must be available to work regular 8-hour long shifts on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (having other days free to cover people's shift is also nice).  There may be options to work longer shifts on some days and shorter ones on others if desired.     

Compensation:   

This is an entry level position that starts at $18.29/hr, or more based on relevant experience. The full range of pay for this position is $18.29 - $19/hr, based on performance. Please note that this is typically Wax Trax’s only entry-level position (the only one available to people without previous record store experience). When other positions become available, Sales people who can keep track of and manage the details without having to be asked to stay busy will have a chance to advance.  

To apply:   

Send a resume and a cover letter with the words “sales resume” in the subject line to [email protected] before March 1st (but don’t delay, if we meet someone qualified we may hire them in the short-term).  Please do NOT contact us by phone or in person regarding this position (unless we contact you first). It’s emails only to start the process. 

 

2. Experienced USED Vinyl Buyer 

We are always looking for people who have the required knowledge and experience to buy and sell used records. This could be a who has bought and sold on a large scale on their own or someone who has bought and sold at a record store-- we would require someone with at least 3-5 years experience. If you're out there, send us a resume! Compensation based on experience.   

Skills required  

  1. Ability to lift heavy boxes of LPs
  2. Ability to be moving around on your feet all day, including doing lots of squats! 
  3. Deep knowledge of music
  4. Practical understanding of and proficiency with the Goldmine grading system
  5. Familiarity with databases and POS sales systems
  6. Proficiency with Discogs and other music databases/services

Traits   

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-starter
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Talks to strangers
  • Physically fit

Extra credit for:   

  1. Willingness and ability to lift and move large amounts of records
  2. Excellent teaching skills 
  3. Skills related to archival record jacket restoration
  4. You don’t have to be in a band but it sure doesn’t hurt

Other requirements:    

Must be available to work full or part time in regular 8-hour long shifts, definitely including Sundays. 

Compensation:   

The salary range for this position is $19 to $22, with the higher end of the range reserved for people who are absolutely accurate speed demons at the record buying & pricing game.  

To apply:   

This position will be open until filled. Send a resume and a cover letter with the word “resume” in the subject line to [email protected].  Please do NOT contact us by phone or in person regarding this position (unless we contact you first). It’s emails only to start the process.  

 

3. Part-time Bookkeeper/Admin w/retail experience 

Wax Trax Records in Denver is looking for an experienced part-time bookkeeper and administrative person who is highly motivated to help a legacy retail business succeed in an ever-changing economic environment. We prefer someone who understands the history and importance of our store and is excited to help it thrive. 

Skills & traits required 

  • Exceptional organizational skills 
  • A love of organizing chaotic environments
  • An eye for detail
  • The ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • The ability to communicate complex data in a clear and intuitive manner
  • The ability to prioritize projects and complete them in a timely manner without being prompted
  • Excellent data entry and payroll accounting skills
  • At least 3-5 years of experience bookkeeping for successful small retail businesses in Denver

Job duties  

Wax Trax has a handful of weekly administrative and bookkeeping tasks that require very strong attention to detail and deadlines. These duties include: 

  • Bookkeeping
    • Maintaining and reconciling our Quickbooks accounts, correctly classifying sales and purchases and fact-checking data
    • Monitoring Paypal activity 
    • Providing information to assist accountants or an automated service with accurately paying sales tax on items sold via Ecommerce
    • Finding, identifying, and eliminating fees and other expenses that may be avoidable
    • Processing accounts payable and receivable
    • Preparing and filing financial documents as needed
    • Processing a bi-weekly payroll and tracking payroll data
    • Assisting with providing information to accountants for tax payments and returns
    • Filing city, state and federal withholding and other non-income taxes. 
    • Working with accountants as needed
    • Compiling a basic financial history of our store based on older financial reports (over time)
    • Advising management on compliance needs
    • Monitoring for variances from the projected budget
  • Other Administrative duties
    • Filing a weekly detailed sales report to Luminate on Thursday evening/Friday morning
    • Assisting with providing information to insurance and loan providers
    • Monitoring incoming mail for important notices etc. 
    • Collect certain data points on staff, sales, and other performance measures to be included in a brief quarterly report to management 
    • Other tasks as determined by the Wax Trax General Manager

Other requirements: 

Must be able to file a report that can only be created after 8pm Thursday evening and is due Friday by Noon (this task takes about an hour or so). Must work for 6-8 hours at least one day a week at Wax Trax’s main store at 638 E. 13th avenue. We are not interested in bookkeepers who are not interested in being physically present in our business.  

Compensation:  

$21-$28/hr based on related work experience, with the end of that range reserved for someone with decades of experience in accounting for retail businesses. We anticipate an average of one 8-hour day of work per week, with the possibility of additional work during the first week of each month when taxes are due. 

To apply:  

This position will be open until filled. Send a resume and a cover letter with the words “bookkeeper resume” in the subject line to [email protected]Please do NOT contact us by phone or in person regarding this position (unless we contact you first). It’s emails only to start the process. 

 

4. Skilled in-house cabinet maker and handyman (full or part time, permanent or temporary)

Wax Trax Records in Denver is a growing business that is also slowly restoring its home base in Capitol Hill (circa 1921/1977). In recent years we have redesigned and replaced many of our record racks and 1920s era windows, and we are soon upgrading our major heating, lighting, and cooling systems as well as re-organizing and restoring our work spaces and sales floors. Much of this work involves carpentry, and we have accumulated the tools needed. We're looking for someone that understands the soul of Wax Trax and would get meticulous about building quality furniture for it.  

Skills & traits required 

  • A love of working in and organizing chaotic environments
  • An eye for detail
  • Excellent cabinet making skills (please show us examples of your work)

Job duties  

Wax Trax has a handful of weekly administrative and bookkeeping tasks that require very strong attention to detail and deadlines. These duties include: 

  • Furniture making (sales counters, vinyl displays & racks, workspaces, etc.)
  • Basic building repairs (let us know if you have any other trade skills, such as basic plumbing, electrical, etcl

Other requirements: 

A truck or other cargo vehicle of some kind is very helpful and would be compensated for mileage. 

Compensation:  

$25-35/hr based on related work experience, but if you're an exceptionally fine woodworker with your own tool and shop that can work at speed--let's talk. 

To apply:  

This position will be open until filled. Send a resume and a cover letter with the words “handyman resume” in the subject line to [email protected]Please do NOT contact us by phone or in person regarding this position (unless we contact you first). It’s emails only to start the process.