Sewing Finisher and Weaver (Avery Campus)

Sewing Finisher and Weaver Location/Schedule: Crossnore, NC; Full-time. Flexible Schedule, 1st Shift Monday - Saturday (days vary). Hours may vary depending on program needs. Your Impact: As a Sewing Finisher and Weaver at Crossnore Communities for Children, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our beautiful hand-woven creations to life. You will contribute to our mission by completing hand-woven items that support our gallery sales, enhancing the overall customer experience, and assisting in the day-to-day operations at Crossnore Weavers and Gallery. Your attention to detail, creativity, and ability to connect with diverse customers will help ensure the success of our products and foster a welcoming environment. This role is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for craftsmanship with a meaningful cause, serving both the gallery and the children who benefit from our work. Hiring Range: Based on production, but will be no less that $16.40/hour Benefits: Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans Critical Illness and Accident coverage options Flexible Spending Plan 401k with employer match (up to 6%) Ongoing Training 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Excellent sewing skills required. Seamstress experience preferred. Excellent communication and customer service skills required. Skills and Competencies: General knowledge of proper sewing techniques and understanding of sewing machine components. Proficiency in operating a four-harness loom. High attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination. Ability to follow directions and a strong willingness to learn all Weaving Room functions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle repetitive tasks efficiently. Flexibility to quickly adapt to changes and work in a collaborative team environment. Confidence in meeting and interacting with customers and visitors, delivering excellent customer service. Passion for supporting children and the child-serving workforce, demonstrated through professionalism and teamwork. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and visitors. Flexibility and openness to working with youth of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities. A positive attitude, creativity, and the ability to embrace and learn from mistakes. Enthusiasm for taking on new challenges and responsibilities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Finish hand-woven items for sale at Crossnore Weavers and Gallery, using both sewing machines and hand-stitching techniques. Assist with washing, folding, and arranging finished products for display and sale. Greet customers and provide customer service support for the gallery as needed, presenting a professional and welcoming image. Create hand-woven items based on patterns, colors, and designs as directed. Follow procedures for winding warps, weaving items, and removing products from looms, ensuring equipment is kept in good working order. Complete tasks related to order fulfillment and Weaving Room operations in a timely and efficient manner. Collaborate with coworkers, following directions and offering support to ensure smooth operations in the Weaving Room. Represent Crossnore Weavers in a positive and professional manner, ensuring that visitors have a great experience. Contribute to general gallery operations and other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: Medium (Finisher) Position involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Frequent walking, standing, and sitting. Frequent reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms. Frequent use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, sewing machine, sewing needles, computer keyboard, or other objects. Visual ability including distance, peripheral and depth perception. Ability to spend long periods of time sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and walking around the facility while doing work or assisting customers. Ability to climb stairs. Heavy (Weaver) This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 20 - 50 pounds and occasional lifting of objects heavier than 50 pounds. Frequent walking and standing. Frequent reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms. Frequent use of hands requiring dexterity to operate telephone, computer keyboard, or other objects. Visual ability including distance, peripheral and depth perception. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to spend long periods of time standing, bending, stooping, and walking around the facility. Climbing stairs repeatedly. Physical stamina to operate a traditional loom Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.