Program Coordinator, Sewing Training Academy

SUMMARY:

Provides direct instruction and services to participants in the Sewing Training Academy (STA) program for them to achieve self-sufficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Promotes the Sewing Training Academy program through outreach and media.
• Identifies and recruits appropriate candidates for participation in the program. Conducts assessments of experience, skills and work limitations with clients.
• Teaches and mentors students as they pursue careers in the fashion and sewing industry.
• Facilitates classroom instruction using approved curriculum, job readiness training, and other resources as needed.
• Creates and refines curriculum as needed.
• Ensures sufficient project supplies are on hand and sewing machines are maintained in good working order for both classroom and production space.
• Develops relationships with partner organizations and coordinate guest presentations on appropriate topics related to professionalism in the fashion and sewing industry.
• Identifies and solicits partner employers for job placements.
• Assists clients in completing applications and securing employment.
• Provides follow-up services to ensure success of job placement; and completes necessary paperwork documenting effort and placement.
• Builds relationships with prospective clients and follow through to get contracts for the STA production facility.
• Oversees the STA Production Facility and works with Production Manager to problem solve any issues.
• Plans events as needed including SewPop Marketplace.
• Completes any required reports or data collection activities as prescribed by funders, partners, or agency leadership in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains accurate client/program records regarding services provided according to Agency guidelines, using the database(s) provided by the agency and within Agency time frame.
• Actively participates in supervision sessions, periodic team meetings, and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design required, master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in the fashion apparel and manufacturing field.
• Knowledge of human learning and an ability to adapt and use various methods of instruction for group and individual learning. Experience delivering training preferred.

Additional Skills or Requirements

• Must be over age 21.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service knowledge and skills.
• Ability to facilitate intercultural communication and to create an environment where differences are respected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the public and staff.
• Ability to handle confidential information with extreme professionalism.
• Ability to plan and organize work, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion.
• Ability to work well as a team and independently with minimal direction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn databases, and other systems. You may list other databases required for this position.
• Current driver’s license required. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and a cover letter detailing interest, desired salary, and available start date.

Catholic Charities of Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. Catholic Charities does not discriminate in regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Satisfactory completion of a background and reference check is required.

BENEFITS

• Ten (10) vacation days.
• Twelve (12) personal days.
• Eighteen (18) paid holidays.
• 403B plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance, vision, and dental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits.