Class Instructor

Sewing Class Instructor

Quality Sewing & Vacuum in Washington is looking to hire a Sewing Class Instructor for our Bellingham location. Can you provide above-and-beyond customer service? Are you ready to gain financial and professional success? If so, please read on!

This education & sales position pays a minimum total wage of $18- $22 per hour for the first 90 days. After the first 90 days, class instructor associates earn $18-$30 per hour, calculated as their hourly rate plus sales commissions. We provide great benefits and perks, including high earning potential, 401(k) with matching, PTO, opportunities for advancement and bonuses, health and dental insurance, employee discounts, and a fun work environment!

If this sounds like the right customer service opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT QUALITY SEWING & VACUUM

Quality Sewing & Vacuum has been committed to exceeding customers' sewing and vacuum needs since 1985. We started with one retail location in the Seattle area, and over the last 40 years, we've grown to 11 locations in Washington State and online at  As a family-owned company, we're committed to providing exceptional customer service and products at the most competitive prices.

We strive to maintain a culture of empathy, honesty, transparency, and respect. Each member of our team is valuable to us, which is why we offer generous benefits and seek to provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CLASS INSTRUCTOR

As a Class Instructor, you are the education & inspiration hub of the store location. With your positive attitude and enthusiasm, you teach sewing, quilting, & embroidery classes to our customers so they can get the most out of their sewing products. You assist fellow team members with their sewing education. Whatever our customers need, you are always happy to help.

You use your problem-solving skills to help them with projects and inspire them to grow in their sewing, quilting, embroidery, & crafting passions. You love interacting with people every day and seeing your hard work reflected in your paycheck!

Ideal candidates will have a verifiable track record of presenting new concepts and ideas to others, as well as customer service performance. Knowledge and enthusiasm around sewing, quilting, embroidery & crafting are required.

Responsibilities:

● Provide exceptional customer service and instruction day in & day out.

● Consistently educate customers on all aspects of sewing & crafting.

● Assist in the development of class content and offerings.

● Maintain the Store Classroom area to create an inviting and encouraging

environment.

● Coordinate and manage a robust store class schedule.

Qualifications:

● 1 year of providing instruction or teaching experience.

● 1 year of customer service and/or retail experience.

● Demonstrate the ability to work in and contribute to a positive team environment.

● Must be a self-starter and proactive in learning new machines and products.

We offer our Class Instructors an hourly wage plus commission on in-class sales.

Base hourly rate for Class Instructors starts at $18-$22 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour plus commission on items sold during class

Can you contribute to a positive team environment? Are you a highly motivated self-starter? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? If so, you might be a perfect fit for this retail position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Hiring Location Zip Code: 98226