Licensed Cosmetologist / Salon Independent Contractor

Pines Village Retirement Communities is seeking a friendly, dependable, and experienced Licensed Cosmetologist/Stylist to provide beauty and barber services to residents within our on-site salon. This is an independent contractor opportunity for a licensed professional who enjoys building relationships with older adults and providing quality, personalized salon services in a welcoming retirement community environment. The contractor will operate from the established beauty/barber shop located within Pines Village and provide hair care and related salon services to residents based on resident needs and an approved schedule. What Pines Village Provides Pines Village provides an established onsite salon space, including: Three hydraulic salon chairsThree sinksThree hooded dryersManicure chairCabinets and mirrorsElectricity and hot waterTowelsMaintenance of provided salon equipment due to normal wear and tearPromotion of available salon services to Pines Village and Meridian Woods residentsResident billing and collection of service feesWeekly wet-mopping of the salon floor The contractor may also sell appropriate retail beauty products independently of salon service fees. Contractor Responsibilities The selected contractor will: Provide professional hair care and salon services to residentsMaintain all required current professional licenses and certificationsDisplay required licensure within the salonMaintain required insurance coverageProvide salon products, tools, and supplies necessary to perform servicesMaintain a clean, neat, professional, and welcoming salon environmentEstablish a reasonable service and pricing schedule in coordination with Pines VillageCoordinate salon days and hours with Pines VillageCommunicate planned closures or vacations in advanceMaintain appropriate records and provide timely reports regarding services providedFollow applicable Pines Village policies while providing services within the communityProvide excellent customer service and demonstrate patience, professionalism, and respect when working with older adults Schedule This opportunity is structured on a PRN/as-needed basis. Salon days and hours will be established in coordination with Pines Village based upon resident needs and contractor availability. Salon hours must conclude by 4:30 p.m. Compensation Pines Village manages resident billing and collection for salon services. Under the current contractor arrangement, the contractor receives 75% of collected service fees, with Pines Village retaining 25% for administrative expenses and services. The contractor may accept and retain tips from clients; however, solicitation of tips is prohibited. Qualifications Current Indiana cosmetology and/or applicable professional licensure requiredExperience providing hair care and salon servicesAbility to work independently and manage salon services professionallyExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsDependable, organized, and comfortable working with older adultsAbility to maintain all insurance and other requirements applicable to the independent contractor arrangement Experience working with older adults or within a senior living environment is preferred but not required. About Pines Village At Pines Village Retirement Communities, We Celebrate Life by Enriching the Lives of Older Adults. We are looking for a salon professional who will help us continue providing convenient, high-quality services while creating an enjoyable and welcoming experience for our residents. Interested licensed professionals are encouraged to apply to learn more about this independent contractor opportunity.