Associate Development Program - Salon 5014 (Newly Renovated)

About the role

Join Salon 5014 as an Associate and train inside our beautifully renovated, luxe salon. This accelerated 6-month program combines hands-on 'hands in hair' service experience, focused business training, and marketing + social media skill development so new grads become confident, top-producing professionals. The owner is visible and supportive of the team; day-to-day training, coaching and performance check-ins are led by our Team Leader and salon educators.

Responsibilities

• Work directly on services (cuts, color, styling) under educator supervision - real, billable chairs.
• Complete weekly assignments, coursework, and practical checkpoints to advance in the program.
• Learn color theory, consultation technique, sanitation, and retail fundamentals.
• Practice client retention strategies, pre-booking, and basic upsells.
• Build a professional portfolio and learn how to market your work on social media.
• Cross-train front desk duties to understand salon operations.
• Contribute to day-to-day salon upkeep and team efforts.

Program Training & Support

Structured curriculum with weekly practicals and marketing deliverables. Monthly coaching/check-ins led by the Team Leader/Educator (mindset, client growth, professionalism). Learn top performer secrets for consultations, pre-booking, retail, and social content creation. Opportunity to showcase your work during grand reopening promotions to attract clients. Note: Successful completion and high performance may qualify you for stylist consideration, but promotion is not automatic.

Requirements

• Cosmetology or Barbering license (required).
• Recent graduate or early-career stylist committed to learning both technical & business skills.
• Coachable, punctual, and growth-minded with a professional presence.
• Eager to learn social marketing and actively build a clientele.
• Hair portfolio, even if it's minimal at present.
• Minimum physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Full-time availability for the duration of the 6-month program; schedule will vary.
• Commitment to program coursework and attendance is mandatory to remain in good standing.

Pay

$11/hr + tips + retail commission.

Benefits

• Insurance eligibility after 3 months for full-time employees.
• 401(k) after 1 year for full-time employees (where applicable).
• Continued education access.
• Hands-on mentorship.
• Pathway to Stylist opportunities based on performance and business readiness.

Schedule

Able to work varied shifts (days, nights, weekends) as program requires.