Training Institute Manager

Custom Collaborative; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Transportation benefits

Wellness & professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Custom Collaborative in New York City’s Garment District seeks a Training Institute Manager to lead the Training Institute, teach sewing and design alongside adjunct instructors, and oversee program data and partnerships.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, you will manage recruitment, admissions, day-to-day operations, and mentor students throughout the program, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and external partners.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in garment construction, pattern making, sewing, and fitting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching, training, or facilitating for adult learners.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills. Experience working with immigrant, low income and other vulnerable communities.
• Proficiency with basic computer and office software and project management tools such as Google Workspace, Canva, Monday etc..
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Studies or related field

Mansioni

• Teach core design, pattern drafting, sewing, and basic professional development to participants, alongside adjunct instructors.
• Develop and enhance curricula to meet evolving industry needs.
• Recommend and vet adjunct instructors and facilitators for specialized modules.
• Manage 1-2 direct reports (Teaching Assistant) each program cycle.
• Facilitate Pre-Training Institute week and student onboarding.
• Coordinate day-to-day administration including maintenance of program and participant reports, managing communications, track program outcomes, and assist with participant mentorship and tracking structures.
• Manage participant assessments, including sewing machine audits and skills evaluations.
• Lead and execute recruitment strategy, including outreach and open houses and participation in recruitment events.
• Lead the entire admissions and screening process including application review, conducting candidate assessments with colleagues, interviews.
• Serve as a central recruitment partner for the organization.
• Coordinate with and organize volunteers, mentors, and guest speakers.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including brands, cultural institutions, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with the Success Manager, Director of Programs, and other colleagues on cross-program initiatives.
• Support participant readiness for graduation including business plan development and final look preparation.

Conoscenze

Garment construction

Pattern making

Sewing

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design / Merchandising / Textile Studies or related field

Strumenti

Google Workspace

Canva

Monday.com

Descrizione del lavoro

Custom Collaborative (CC) is a US-based non-profit social enterprise that trains, mentors, and advocates for and with no/low-income and immigrant women to build the skills necessary to achieve economic success in sustainable fashion and broader society. The organization is centrally located in New York City’s Garment District, and is affiliated with a roster of high-profile supporters.

About the Program

The Training Institute supports a cohort of a minimum of 12 students per training cohort. The 15-week training program teaches the art, craft, technique, and business of garment making and selling. Our flexible curriculum responds to student feedback and offers cooperative learning experiences that build leadership and teamwork skills. Participants graduate with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level careers in the fashion industry, independent businesses and overall greater economic mobility. with few in-demand job skills. Our support leads women to living-wage careers.

Training Institute Manager

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Training Manager leads Custom Collaborative's Training Institute. This is a leadership role that includes teaching sewing, and design, supplemented with adjunct instructors. The Manager must have proficient administrative skills to upkeep and update program data and metrics routinely. The Manager owns recruitment and admissions, day-to-day program operations, and relationship management with participants, mentors, and external partners. The Manager is a dynamic leader with strong facilitation skills and serves as the primary point of contact and mentor for students throughout the program. The Manager is expected to collaborate closely with the Director of Programs, Success Manager, staff members, volunteers, and external partners. All CC team members support and assist with fundraising efforts.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Curriculum — 60%

Teach core design, pattern drafting, sewing, and basic professional development to participants, alongside adjunct instructors

Develop and enhance curricula to meet evolving industry needs

Recommend and vet adjunct instructors and facilitators for specialized modules

Manage 1-2 direct reports (Teaching Assistant) each program cycle.

Facilitate Pre-Training Institute week and student onboarding

Program Operations and Administration — 15%

Coordinate day-to-day administration including maintenance of program and participant reports, managing communications, track program outcomes, and assist with participant mentorship and tracking structures.

Manage participant assessments, including sewing machine audits and skills evaluations

Recruitment and Admissions — 10%

Lead and execute recruitment strategy, including outreach and open houses and participation in recruitment events. .

Lead the entire admissions and screening process including application review, conducting candidate assessments with colleagues, interviews.

Serve as a central recruitment partner for the organization

Relationship and Stakeholder Management — 10%

Coordinate with and organize volunteers, mentors, and guest speakers

Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including brands, cultural institutions, and community organizations

Collaborate with the Success Manager, Director of Programs, and other colleagues on cross-program initiatives

Fashion Showcase Support — 5%

Support participant readiness for graduation including business plan development and final look preparation, in partnership with the Director of Programs, who leads graduation logistics and planning.

What you can expect of us:

Supportive colleagues

Commitment to the organization’s mission

Commitment to your professional development and growth

The systems, tools, and budget necessary to succeed at your job

Clear expectations and partnership to meet your goals

Compassion

Requirements:

Required:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in garment construction, pattern making, sewing, and fitting

Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching, training, or facilitating for adult learners

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills. Experience working with immigrant, low income and other vulnerable communities.

Proficiency with basic computer and office software and project management tools such as Google Workspace, Canva, Monday etc..

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Studies or related field

Experience working in a growth-stage organization

Fashion industry experience beyond garment construction, such as merchandising, production, or retail

Proficiency in project management; experience with program administration, including maintaining

Experience in nonprofit or workforce development spaces

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

Benefits include generous and flexible paid time off: 4 weeks leave; paid leave the last week of the calendar year; two floating, and several other holidays; and paid family leave. Health insurance plan; transportation benefits; disability insurance; supplementary funds to support staff wellness and professional development.

This is a full-time, in-person role, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Salary is $65,000 – $72,000 per year based on experience.

Custom Collaborative is committed to equity and inclusion. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.