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Aesthetician at SEAK Ortho

SEAK Ortho Ketchikan, AK $24 - $30/hour

Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and personable Aesthetician to join our dynamic team at our premier skincare and beauty facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in esthetic treatments, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for helping clients look and feel their best. This role offers opportunities to perform advanced skincare procedures, manage client relationships, and contribute to a welcoming and professional environment. Experience with salon management software, social media management, and retail sales is highly valued. The position is paid and suitable for licensed professionals committed to delivering exceptional guest services.

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of aesthetic treatments including dermabrasion, dermal fillers, botulinum toxin treatments, eyelash extensions, body waxing, hair threading, and skin rejuvenation procedures.
Perform esthetic laser treatments and other advanced skincare services in accordance with safety standards.
Deliver professional makeup application, hair styling, hair extensions, and straight razor services as needed.
Manage client consultations to recommend personalized skincare regimens and product recommendations.
Maintain high standards of sanitation and hygiene throughout all treatment areas in compliance with health regulations.
Assist with retail sales by upselling skincare products and promoting new treatments or services through product demos.
Handle front desk duties including guest check-in/out, appointment scheduling via salon software such as Millennium or MINDBODY, and managing guest inquiries.
Engage with clients via social media management to promote services, special events, and client success stories.
Support management with administrative tasks related to guest services and treatment documentation.
Stay current on industry trends such as color theory, nail care techniques, tattooing procedures (if applicable), and med spa innovations.

Skills

Valid cosmetology or esthetician license required; additional certifications in botulinum toxin treatment or dermal fillers preferred.
Strong management skills with experience using salon software like Millennium or MINDBODY.
Proficiency in social media management for marketing purposes.
Excellent customer service and communication skills to create a welcoming environment for clients.
Knowledge of sanitation protocols and best practices for skincare treatments.
Experience with body waxing, eyelash extensions, makeup application, nail care, hair styling, hair extensions, barbering techniques (including straight razor shaving), and deep tissue massage is advantageous.
Ability to perform esthetic laser treatments and dermabrasion procedures confidently.
Sales acumen with experience upselling products and services effectively while maintaining client trust.
Hospitality-minded approach with strong guest service skills to ensure client satisfaction from check-in to treatment completion. This role offers an exciting opportunity for licensed aestheticians passionate about skincare innovation and exceptional client care within a professional setting dedicated to beauty excellence.

Pay: $24.99 - $30.09 per hour

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Health insurance

Work Location: In person

$50k - $62k beats the market for Skincare Specialists nationally

National salary averages
$50k - $62k
↑ 35% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
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$27k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $77k

Senior roles pay 64% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Remote-capable workers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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26% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+7%
10yr growth
26% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024