Trainee Tailor & Alterations Specialist

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is seeking motivated candidates to learn the tailoring and garment alteration trade. No professional sewing experience is required.

We will train the right candidate in machine operation, garment alterations, and repair techniques for uniforms and other garments issued to cadets. Responsibilities include performing alterations under supervision, inspecting garments, and maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

• Be friendly, professional, and customer-service oriented.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Be dependable, self-motivated, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Have basic math skills, including adding and subtracting measurements.
• Be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate good hand and finger dexterity.
• Be willing to learn new skills.
• Basic comfort with a sewing machine or hand sewing is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in alterations, tailoring, or sewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform garment alterations and repairs under supervision.
• Inspect garments and identify repairs or adjustments needed.
• Maintain quality standards and attention to detail.
• Communicate professionally with cadets, faculty, staff, and supervisors.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Attention to detail

Dependable and self-motivated

Sit for extended periods

Basic computer skills

Basic math (measurements)

Follow instructions

Independence

Dexterity

Willingness to learn

Tools

Sewing machine operation

Hand sewing

Job description

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is seeking motivated candidates to learn the tailoring and garment alteration trade. No professional sewing experience is required.

We will train the right candidate in machine operation, garment alterations, and repair techniques for uniforms and other garments issued to cadets. Responsibilities include performing alterations under supervision, inspecting garments, and maintaining high quality.