Nashville, Fifth And Broadway, Apprentice

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 Nashville-based Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff in July in our New York City Studios. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for a Full-Time Associate Piercer position at our Nashville Fifth and Broadway Studio location.

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

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

TALENT

Integrity

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

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:

• 40 hours per week, you must be available for weekday and weekend shifts
• Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
• Owner's mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to handle chemicals safely
• Must be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand
• Travel to New York City for the duration of the training program (paid by Studs)
• Must pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hour shifts
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• 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

• A paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
• 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)
• 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
• 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

Studs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. 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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