Hairstylist and barber position

Hairstylist

Austral Summer (Summer 2026-2027)

Maintains inventory control of all shop supplies and equipment and provides the Lodging Manager with a list of items to be purchased

Maintains a neat and sanitary shop in accordance with standard industry sanitation procedures.

Responsible for sweeping and mopping of barbershop facility, removal of cut hair from counter, chairs and floors and sanitizing of all instruments and utensils on a per guest basis. Maintains an inventory of clean towels and smocks based on requirements of daily appointments.

Responsible for laundering towels and smocks for the facility

Responsible for assisting with McMurdo laundry facility or performing janitorial duties as determined by supervisor to fill in slack time.

Responsible for assisting with McMurdo retail operations on a scheduled basis and as directed by the Lodging Supervisor.

Could be asked to assist with McMurdo Laundry facility

Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

High school graduate or GED.

Graduate of a cosmetology school or barber school.

Barber/Cosmetology license or Hairstyling license required.

Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.

Passport

Minimum two years' experience as a hairstylist.

US citizenship or permanent residency required.

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