International Rescue Committee
1001-5000 employees
Nonprofit Organization Management
Humanitarian Aid
International Development
About International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization founded in 1933. It responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRC provides emergency aid, protection, and resettlement services to refugees and displaced persons, focusing on health, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment. With operations in over 40 countries and multiple U.S. cities, the IRC works to restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions of people affected by conflict and disaster worldwide.
5 months ago
Sewing Instructor
Seattle, Washington - Remote
Full-time
Mid Level
Sewing Instructor
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Description
- The Sewing Instructor at IRC is responsible for facilitating sewing classes, guiding participants through skill-building projects, and maintaining a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom environment.
- The role includes preparing materials, delivering hands-on lessons, teaching machine use and maintenance, providing feedback, and supporting participant progress.
- The instructor will also assist with special activities like field trips and celebrations, track attendance and progress, and submit a final report on program outcomes.
- The position emphasizes cultural sensitivity, effective communication, and the ability to create an encouraging learning atmosphere.
- The role supports the IRC’s mission to help refugees and immigrant communities rebuild their lives through skills training and community engagement.
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Requirements
- Proven experience in sewing, including machine operation, garment construction, alterations, and craft sewing.
- Familiarity with using and maintaining a variety of sewing machines (standard and serger/overlock preferred).
- Prior experience teaching or facilitating sewing classes, especially for adult learners in multicultural settings.
- Ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and culturally sensitive classroom environment.
- Effective communication skills in English.
- Fluency in a refugee language (e.g., Swahili, French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya) is helpful but not required.
- Cultural awareness and respect for refugee and immigrant communities.
- Reliable, organized, and punctual, with the ability to plan lessons and prepare materials in advance.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude when adapting to participant needs and class dynamics.
- Must be able to travel to the IRC SeaTac office (1200 S 192nd St, Suite 101, SeaTac, WA 98148).
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Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
- Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
- Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
- Disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for counseling and mental health support