Academy Coordinator (Professional Salon)

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

The role:

The Academy Coordinator position will support all Academy programs and the Academy Managers in the planning and coordination of Academy activity.

Reporting to the Senior Academy Manager, you will manage daily operations, inventory management, and support the managing, communication, and execution of all Academy programs. Responsible for all operational activities and the execution of Academy programs, events, and attendee engagement.

**This is an on-site position including working Sundays.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable pay range of $22.50 - $29.32 per hour.

What you will do:

• Help complete all operational planning, set up, tear down, and day of coordination/follow up for Kao Salon Academy programs, custom events, and on-site company meetings.
• Ensure that the programs meet Kao Salon Academy Standards for the ultimate enhanced experience for attendees by ensuring a high standard of service and personalized support.
• Help oversee Academy inventories and organization associated with Academy programs.
• Forecast, order, and maintain all appropriate literature, equipment and supplies of Academy.
• Oversee daily activities of the Academy including vendor supplies, catering and deliveries from vendors for events.
• Responsible for AV equipment maintenance reporting for repairs and needs.

What you will need:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in professional salon industry
• High school diploma or GED required
• Working knowledge of show event AV equipment and building management
• Requires the ability to coordinate groups of 5 to 75 attendees.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects simultaneously

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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