Nashville, Fifth And Broadway, Apprentice Piercer

Studs is an experiential retail and e-commerce brand that has re-imagined the ear piercing experience by offering consultative and expert needle piercing services, combined with a wide assortment of accessibly priced, on-trend earrings.

Apprentices will receive a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. We are looking for Nashvile-based Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff in September in our Charleston King Street Studio. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for a 4-Day Associate Piercer position at our Nashville Fifth and Broadway Studio.

Hourly Rate: $16/hour

Key Responsibilities:

REVENUE

Drives Results

• Embodies our performance-oriented culture by meeting and exceeding expectations

Customer Focus

• Serves as a brand ambassador: educates clients on the unique Studs' experience through our selling cycle
• Delivers confident, clear, and professional communication with clients during their entire Studs' experience

OPERATIONS

Decision Quality

• Leverages Studs' resources and policies in decision making

Ensures Accountability

• Becomes well-versed in piercing operating procedures and regulations to ensure client experience and work safety standards are met
• Shows consistent and detailed record keeping of all maintenance, sterilized inventory and tools

TALENT

Integrity

• Admits mistakes and is not afraid to escalate when help is needed
• Prioritizes Studio compliance and is accountable to standard operating procedures and company policy
• Lives out our Core Values

People Centric

• Provides solutions-oriented feedback and is open-minded to receiving it
• Shows consistency by providing best in class service to everyone in the Studio

Requirements:

• Travel to Charleston for the duration of the training program (paid by Studs)
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Owner's mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude.
• Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
• Must pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day
• 40 hours per week, you must be available for weekday and weekend shifts
• Must be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand
• Must be able to handle chemicals safely
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hour shifts
• Must be able to visually inspect ear anatomy to execute advanced piercings
• 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least two years as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist (performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks)

Benefits & Perks

• Learning and development opportunities to support development and foster an inclusive culture
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k and monthly lifestyle reimbursement
• Three months of paid Parental Leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
• Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends and family)
• A paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
• 15 days accrued Paid Time Off, 7 days accrued Sick Time, and 2 Paid Holidays, with additional opportunity to earn time and a half for working Federal Holidays

Studs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. We comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

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