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Washington, D.C., Georgetown, Apprentice Piercer

Studs

Studs

Washington, DC, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

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 Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff in November in our Georgetown Studio. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for a Part-Time Associate Piercer position at our Georgetown 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

  • 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
  • Lives out our Core Values

People Centric

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

Requirements:

  • 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least two years as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist (performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks)
  • 40 hours per week, you must be available for weekday and weekend shifts
  • Must be able to stand for 8+ hour shifts
  • Must pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day
  • Must be able to visually inspect ear anatomy to execute advanced piercings
  • Must be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs
  • Must be able to handle chemicals safely
  • 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.

Part-Time Benefits & Perks

  • 7 days accrued Sick Time
  • 401k
  • Three months of paid Parental Leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
  • A paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
  • Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends and family)
  • Quarterly learning and development opportunities to support development and foster an inclusive culture