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Sydney Creative is looking for a passionate and versatile sewing Workshop Instructor to join our team on a casual basis.
About the Role:
As a Sewing Instructor, you’ll be responsible for leading calm, engaging, and hands-on workshops. You'll run group sewing classes of up to 10 participants, and also one-on-one classes.
This role involves working evenings during the week, Saturday mornings and Some Sundays. Please note, this is a casual position with no set hours.
Some of our sewing classes are 3 hours long, whilst others are up to 6 hours long.
In addition to teaching, you will also be responsible for cutting fabrics for our classes, folding patterns, keeping the sewing trolley tidy, and updating inventory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run a variety of sewing workshops with enthusiasm and patience
- Have a great understanding of sewing, including garment construction, sewing stretch, using the overlocker etc.
- Engage and support participants of all skill levels to ensure they have a fantastic experience
- Build a rapport with participants during sessions by engaging in conversation
- Prepare materials, cut fabric, and ensure the studio is set up for each class
- Assist with stock management
- Help with changeovers when other staff members arrives to set up for their class
- Assist with organising the studio and keeping the place clean and tidy
About You:
- Creative and versatile, with a strong passion for sewing
- Able to work on your feet for long hours.
- Experience in sewing woven fabrics, garment making from a commercial pattern, and confident sewing stretch fabric.
- Bonus if you have experience in pattern making, sewing dance costume and swimwear.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
- Comfortable leading groups of various sizes
- Not afraid of public speaking - the role requires you to stand in front of a group of people, introducing yourself, the space, and lead the session. Having the ability to project your voice across the room with confidence is key.
- Organised, punctual, and reliable
- Willing to work some evenings during the week, Saturday mornings, and Sundays.
- A happy individual who goes above and beyond for our customers to ensure they are having a great time
Why Join Sydney Creative?
We’re a small team, committed to building an inclusive, fun, and supportive workplace. We love what we do and find the classes very rewarding. There is room to train in other areas to help run our crafty classes too, for additional hours. If you love sewing and being around people, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.35 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to be on your feet for long hours? Some of our classes are 5.5 hours long with only one break in the middle.
- What interests you most about this role, and why do you feel you’re a good fit?
- Please share more information on your sewing experience.
- This role requires working some evenings with 10pm - 10:30pm finishes. It also requires working some Saturday mornings 8am - 12:45pm and some Sundays 8am - 3:30pm . It is a very casual position, some weeks you may be invited to multiple shifts, other weeks you may not have shifts. Does a casual position like this, and the hours mentioned, suit your current lifestyle?
Work Location: In person
