Summer Military Barber Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION: Hairstylist

SEASON: Austral Summer (Summer 2026-2027)

LOCATION: McMurdo Station, Antarctica

REPORTS TO: Lodging Supervisor

SALARY: $583 - $663 per week

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides an appointment sheet and keeps timely appointments
• 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
• Reports requested metrics on a weekly basis
• Interacts with clientele in a professional and tactful manner; may not solicit tips.
• 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
• Participates in MCI trainings and drill as required by the supervisor.
• Provides direct support, using staffing resources if necessary, to the achievement of all metrics related to ASC.
• 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.
• Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform functions with repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum on a limited basis.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Graduate of a cosmetology school or barber school.

Certifications and/or licensing requirements:

• Barber/Cosmetology license or Hairstyling license required.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.
• Valid driver's license
• Valid U.S. Passport

Experience:

• Minimum two years' experience as a hairstylist.

OTHER:

• US citizenship or permanent residency required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.

If you require assistance in the application process, please contact us at:

GYLOpportunities@usap.gov