Kindermusik Headquarters

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Current Job Openings at Kindermusik Headquarters

Managing Editor for Children’s Publishing Firm

KIDesign is the design, editorial, and product development wing of renowned company Kindermusik International, an employee-owned publisher of music and movement programs for children ages 0-7.

We are a small, friendly, hard-working group creating books, magazines, curricula, CDs, plush, toys, etc. for Kindermusik and other clients of excellent standing in the children’s print and product business – and are pleased to be looking for a dedicated, capable, career-minded, ambitious, adaptable, and cheerful new member of our team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in publishing, editing, project management, and/or product development; be capable of working with in-house writers, editors, designers, art directors, music producers, and project managers, as well as managing multiple freelancers; and have a proven track record of overseeing multiple projects on tight deadlines, always with an employee-owner’s eye on smart decision-making, best quality, and budget. Strong writing and impeccable editing skills an absolute must.

Must also be capable of creating and overseeing production schedules and budgets; working cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams to finalize new product specifications; preparing professional client presentations and representing the company to external clients and potential clients; and communicating effectively at a distance: via email, videoconference, and phone communications, as well as in person.

KIDesign is located in Evanston, IL, a stone’s throw from Chicago, within walking distance to the train. Please visit us at www.kidesign.biz and www.kindermusik.com.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, graduate work a plus
• 5+ years related publishing experience
• Music education or background in music a plus
• Interest in helping a small team grow its client base

Benefits
KI’s goal is to maintain a diverse, motivated, and positive work environment full of great people. Take pride in working for a company that lives its Purpose/Mission and Values and continually provides quality services and products for families. As a salaried exempt position, benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Substantial ownership in our 100% employee owned company
• Generous paid time off / comp time
• A matching 401k plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances
• An Open, Honest & Direct core value and practice
• The knowledge that your work is making our world better

Contact
Submit a cover letter and resume, with salary requirements, to jobs@kindermusik.com.

WEB Application Specialist

HELP ME MAKE KINDERMUSIK A GREAT COMPANY! "We all own Kindermusik International, because we are 100% employee-owned. We are trying to make a difference in this world by providing exceptional music education to young children. I am looking for a talented and successful Web Application Specialist to create new web-based solutions for our customers: 6,000 music teachers who are some of the best and most earnest people on the planet. Working side-by-side with me and our incredibly talented team of employee owners, we’ll find ways to simplify these teachers’ business by connecting them with parents of young children. I am looking for someone with a "partner mentality", to help innovate, strategize, and move this company forward!"... Michael Dougherty, CEO

For the A-player looking for something special who can answer "yes" to all of the following questions, this is the opportunity for you.

• Are you doing your life’s best work like we are?
• Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit trapped inside a coder’s body?
• Are you seeking meaning and purpose in your career?
• Do you hate office politics as much as we do?
• Do you want to come to work in jeans?
• Are you seeking an atmosphere of open and direct communication, debate, and creative brain-storming?
• Are you professional and results driven, yet lighthearted and fun?
• Can you see the forest and work in the trees?
• Are you level-headed and able to see both sides of the coin?
• Do you exceed people's expectations of you on a regular basis?
• Is it in your bones to seek continual improvement?
• Do you have passion?
• Would you rather work for David than Goliath?
• Do you want to make a difference?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to meet you! Please visit our hiring website at kindermusik.com.

Our Company
We are the world’s leader in music education, serving 400,000 children in 66 countries through 6,000 licensed educators and schools. We are convinced we make the world a better, more musical place for children. We’re in the smiles business. We’re also a growth story: PCI (http://www.privatecompanyindex.com/) named us one of fastest growing private companies last quarter. We don’t aim to be the biggest – just the best company doing the most meaningful work. We have also been named to the Carolina Parent (http://www.carolinaparent.com/Resources/FamilyFriendly40/default.aspx) Top Family Friendly list eight years in a row. We live and work in a funky, renovated oil & lube building in the Downtown Greensboro Arts District.

The Position
Working in a team of five IT professionals and with three business-side development partners, A-players will excel in:

• Developing and enhancing web applications
• Customizing and automating complex business processes
• Integrating applications to provide true end-to-end processing

Qualifications
At Kindermusik International, your values, abilities, and track record of success are as important as direct experience. Ideal candidates will have the following:

• BA or BS degree
• 2 years professional experience in implementing a Microsoft solutions
• Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, VB.NET, XML web services, eConnect, SQL Server, ASP
• Microsoft Office applications
• Internet Development Technologies
• Experience with EAI tools such as Biztalk is beneficial Strong competencies in intellect (the ability to learn, understand, and innovate), personal skills (integrity, candor, excellence, etc.), and interpersonal skills (oral and written communication, customer service, etc.)

Benefits
KI’s goal is to maintain a diverse, motivated, and positive work environment full of great people. Take pride in working for a company that lives its Purpose/Mission and Values and continually provides quality services and products for families. As a salaried exempt position, benefits include:

o Competitive salary
o Substantial ownership in our 100% employee owned company
o Generous paid time off / comp time
o A matching 401k plan
o Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances
o An Open, Honest & Direct core value and practice
o The knowledge that your work is making our world better

Contact
Submit a cover letter and resume, with salary requirements, to our CFO/VP, Scott Kinsey, at skinsey@kindermusik.com


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