Project Facilitator- Mother Teresa Center

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers is seeking a Project Facilitator to support Sewing for Success initiatives, guiding participants through garment/textile training and ensuring compliance with funding sources. You will assist in planning labs, lead sewing classes, and monitor program outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on sewing instruction, safety training, and collaboration with program staff to achieve workforce development goals within the community.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or verifiable training in garment/textile production preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring in a classroom or workshop setting is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid license, and vehicle insurance required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning and facilitating workforce development labs for sewing projects.
• Lead classes promoting skills for garment production industries.
• Provide hands-on guidance and safety instruction in sewing lab equipment.
• Develop lesson plans and activities to improve work readiness.
• Maintain inventory of sewing lab equipment and request supplies as needed.
• Track attendance, lab usage, and outcomes in databases.
• Update student case notes and eligibility upon enrollment.
• Contact clients to remind them of classes and commitments.
• Collaborate with staff to support class schedules and student progress.
• Adhere to safety protocols and complete professional development.

Connaissances

Sewing machinery proficiency

Read sewing patterns

Garment construction

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Formation

Two-year degree or textile training

Description du poste

Summary

The Project Facilitator will assist in the implementation of programming that support efforts toward the CCAOSA’s Sewing for Success initiative to promote the development of skills required to enter the garment /textile industries for eligible program clients. Will ensure compliance of all program operations and tracking of outcomes align with the main funding source.

Description

The Project Facilitator will assist in the implementation of programming that support efforts toward the CCAOSA’s Sewing for Success initiative to promote the development of skills required to enter the garment /textile industries for eligible program clients. Will ensure compliance of all program operations and tracking of outcomes align with the main funding source.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and facilitating the use of the workforce development labs to support special projects towards CCAOSA’s Sewing for Success client training initiatives.
• Assist in leading classes that promote the development of skills needed for entering garment production industries.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, training, and safety instruction on use of sewing lab equipment for participants of varying skill level.
• Develop lesson plans and class activities that will strengthen the student’s ability to obtain work and increase class participation.
• Maintain, organize, and inventory sewing lab equipment, make request for supplies as needed.
• Assist with department and agency projects that promote further workforce development initiatives that help sustain programmatic goals.
• Track program attendance, lab usage, and project outcomes through appropriate data bases.
• Update student case notes, services plans and confirm student eligibility upon enrollment.
• Contact clients on a regular basis to remind students about classes and commitment to the program.
• Ability to drive and transport clients in agency approved vehicle/passenger van.
• Collaborate with program staff to support class schedules and student progress.
• Offer feedback to improve individual skill development and group outcomes.
• Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well‑being of self, and others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution‑oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by the RSS Employment Program Manager, Associate Senior Director, or Employment Director.

Competencies

Communication

Customer Service

Focus

Developing Others

Motivational

Minimum Qualifications

• Education

Two Year Associates degree or verifiable training related to garment/textile/fiber arts production preferred.

• Experience

Experience in a teaching, vocational, or nonprofit setting is a plus.

Experience in teaching or mentoring others in a classroom or workshop setting.

• License and Credentials

Reliable transportation

Valid driver license

Valid vehicle insurance

Clean Driving Record

Minimum Knowledge And Skills

• Proficiency in sewing machinery and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret sewing patterns accurately.
• Strong understanding in garment construction & assembly.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, encouraging teaching style.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Travel Requirements

Travel requirements for the position includes 10% local and 0% overnight.