Fine Bindery Coordinator – Hands-on Bookbinding, On-site

Thornwillow Press, Ltd.; City of Newburgh (NY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thornwillow Press in Newburgh, NY, a renowned fine press, seeks a Bindery Coordinator to join our on-site team. You will coordinate all bindery activities—from folding and sewing to leather bindings and box making—while cultivating mastery of traditional handcrafts and maintaining production workflow.

This full-time position starts with a training period of 3–6 months at $160/day, with potential increases based on performance and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for hands-on craft and books.
• Ability to work with hands, organizational skills, patience.
• Willingness to learn and dedication.

Responsabilités

• Become familiar with press techniques and steadily improve mastery.
• Deliver high-quality work efficiently and on schedule.
• Update project reports and production schedules.
• Maintain component inventories.
• Coordinate outsourced projects and care for tools.
• Improve quality and productivity by refining workflow.
• Train and supervise newer team members.

Connaissances

Hand craftsmanship

Organization

Project planning

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Description du poste

Thornwillow Press in Newburgh, NY, a renowned fine press, seeks a Bindery Coordinator to join our on-site team. You will coordinate all bindery activities—from folding and sewing to leather bindings and box making—while cultivating mastery of traditional handcrafts and maintaining production workflow.

This full-time position starts with a training period of 3–6 months at $160/day, with potential increases based on performance and responsibility.