Licensed Optician – Optical Establishment Permit (1099 Preferred / W-2 Considered)

About the Opportunity

Gulf Coast Sunglasses is an established specialty sunglass retail store in Venice, Florida. We are looking to add full prescription eyewear services and is seeking a Florida-licensed Optician to serve as the licensed optician of record for the location’s Optical Establishment Permit.

We prefer an independent contractor (1099) arrangement, but we are open to discussing a traditional W-2 employee role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the licensed optician named on the store’s Optical Establishment Permit application and ongoing compliance
• Interpret and verify prescriptions
• Fit, adjust, and dispense prescription sunglasses and eyeglasses
• Coordinate with store staff on order intake, deposits, lab orders, and dispensing appointments
• Maintain professional standards consistent with Florida Board of Opticianry requirements

Requirements

• Active Florida Optician license (required)
• Willingness and ability to be listed as the licensed optician on the Optical Establishment Permit for this location
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain it) if working as a 1099 contractor
• Reliable, professional appearance and strong customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with retail staff

Preferred

• Experience in a retail optical environment
• Comfortable with a commission-based structure tied to RX sales

Schedule
Flexible – to be discussed based on business needs and your availability.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief note confirming:

• Your Florida Optician license number
• That you are open to being named on an Optical Establishment Permit
• Whether you prefer 1099 or W-2, along with your availability

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential conversation.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 10.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30