Crafty/sewing Studio Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellesley, United States HipStitch Full time

About HipStitch

HipStitch is a for profit, community art/sewing education space which offers exceptional

opportunities to make, exhibit, view, think about and talk about sewing, fashion crafts and art.

HipStitch provides sewing instruction primarily geared toward children ages 5-12, offering in

studio classes, camps, and birthday parties.

HipStitch is proud to partner with after school programs in the communities around our studios.

HipStitch seeks a dynamic, experienced Studio Manager to manage the day-to-day operations

of a busy studio.

The Studio Manager will oversee and implement all programs, including

studio sewing and Fiber Art classes for all ages. The studio manager is part of the senior

management team, and works closely with the Owner/Director on organizational

development, strategic planning, outreach and finances. This will include contributing to

administration and marketing efforts.

Position Responsibilities

Management Oversight:
talking to customers and students and promoting HipStitch Programs.
- Manage, train, and evaluate staff, as well as hire and manage temporary

summer/vacation staff.
- Plan future calendar and staff accordingly (this may include recruiting/interviewing)
- Ensure that the studio is clean, tidy, and student-ready. This will require some light

cleaning and/or lifting 50 pounds.
- Maintain studio inventory, equipment, and supplies.
- Represent StitchFix in the community - through classes, offsites, events, etc.

Program Management:

- Design, create and implement new project ideas to inspire increased class participation.
- Evaluate and supervise sewing instruction for students ranging from young children to

seasoned adults for parties, classes, camps and creative events.
- Ensure that materials are prepared for classes, camps, parties, and other programs.

Strategic Oversight:

- Promote an organizational culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity, reflection,

curiosity, analysis innovation, and open mutual feedback.
- Work closely with staff, students, and faculty to create a welcoming, energized,

organized studio environment.
- Ensure that the classes offered are mission-driven and revise or develop new classes as

needed.
- Regularly evaluate ROI of classes and programs and revise or develop new classes as

needed. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Assist and participate in the development of vision, goals and objectives to outline and

implement the next phase of HipStitch’s strategic plan.

Experience and Requirements
- 2-3 years working in a studio or small business environment. Management experience

is helpful but not required.
- Highly organized and systems-minded, with the capacity to develop and implement

efficient processes and protocols. Comfortable taking on multiple responsibilities as

needed.
- Experience working with children aged 5-12, comfortable teaching adult students as

well. Comfortable being in a leadership/instructor role.
- Sewing/fiber art experience is extremely helpful
- Applicants must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and navigate around a

studio environment as part of the job requirements
- Valid drivers license and access to a car is required

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- 1. What organized systems have you used in the past and how did you develop train and implement the system?

2. Are you comfortable taking on multiple responsibilities as
needed.? What would they be?
3. Do you have experience working with children aged 5-12, and are comfortable teaching adult students?
4. Are you comfortable being in a leadership/instructor role.? Explain why?
5. What if any is your Sewing/fiber art/crochet/knitting experience?
6. Can you lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and navigate around a
studio environment?
7. What is your experience planning and organizing staff and managing a calander for classes and events and outreach?
8. Do you own a Valid driver license and have access to a car?

**Experience**:

- Management: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Wellesley, MA 02482: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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