Hair Stylist and Apprentice

Ginger & Maude is in search for our next fabulous team members!

Apprentice

The Ginger & Maude apprenticeship program is for hairstylists who have already completed cosmetology school and have an Oregon Hair Design license. The apprenticeship program is a 9- to 12-month, hands-on path that develops new hairstylists into confident, all-type professionals through staged training, live-model practice, and a progression from apprentice to full-time New Talent hairstylist.

Apprentices must be willing to be trained and deliver service for tightly coiled and curly hair.

Apprentice Shift Schedules:

Schedules will be assigned based on business needs. A typical schedule is weekdays 9 am to 3 pm.

New Talent Shift Schedules:

Schedules will be assigned based on business needs. A typical schedule is Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday, either 8 am to 3 pm or 3 pm to 10pm.

Work Location: Ginger & Maude Hair Salons within the City of Portland

Compensation:

$26.46 per hour
Employees working more than 20 hours are eligible for benefits

Stylist

Ginger & Maude® Hair Salon is hiring an experienced stylist for multiple salon locations within the City of Portland.

The Stylist must have an Oregon Hair Design license, have completed extensive training programs after graduation, and have had at least two years of behind-the-chair experience. Stylists must be willing to be trained and deliver service for tightly coiled and curly hair.

All Stylists must complete a paid training program with our Educational Director before working behind the chair. The training program takes a minimum of two weeks. Completion time is dependent on the Stylist’s skill and speed.

Full-time Shift Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Work Locations: Each Stylist must work at multiple Ginger & Maude Hair Salons within the City of Portland.

Compensation:

Stylists are paid either $26.46 per hour or 35% commission on services provided to clients, whichever is more.
Tips are not included in these rates. Tips are additional income for each stylist.
Profit-sharing bonuses
Paid holidays and paid time off: $26.46 per hour
Continuing education: $26.46 per hour
Retirement fund: Simple IRA with employer match of up to 3%
Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
No backbar fees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.46 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Profit sharing
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Why do you want to work at Ginger & Maude?
What relevant education and licenses do you have as a hairstylist?
List your work experience in the hair salon industry within the past year.
How have you furthered your training with curly and coily hair types (including 3a-c and 4a-c)? Give specifics.
How would your co-workers or clients describe you in 3 words?
Describe a time when you helped a coworker when it did not directly benefit you.
What do you do to make your clients feel supported emotionally, physically and mentally during their appointment?

License/Certification:

Cosmetology License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Portland, OR 97212 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person