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42 people are interested
Fashion Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Yadestinytreasurechest
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42 people are interested
Do you enjoy designing and creating fashion pieces and clothing? Are you ready to join a life-changing organization where your skills would go towards a meaningful cause? If so, YTC is looking for YOU!
As a Fashion Designer, you are responsible for designing and re-purposing clothing material for children in need. You will have the opportunity to help third world countries by helping to sustain the youth with fashion tips and sewing techniques. Your creativity is our gain!
Responsibilities
- Produce concepts and makes sketches by hand or via software for creation of YTC clothing line
- Assist with Sew You Care events
- Repairs clothing donations received within a timely manner
- Designs and assists with fashion shows; also helps with styling, designing, and sewing
- Analyzing and stay abreast of current fashion trends
- Supervise/lead Fashion interns
Competencies
- Collaboration Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Proven ability to design, sew, etc. via portfolio
- Ability to work independently
- Teamwork Orientation
Education and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Fashion Design or other related field (years of experience would be an alternative)
- Portfolio presentation must be available upon request
- Experience producing materials for fashion shows and other related events a plus
- Nonprofit sector experience a plus
More opportunities with Yadestinytreasurechest
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About Yadestinytreasurechest
Location:
P.O. Box 50385, Brooklyn, NY 11205, US
Mission Statement
The Goal of this non- profit is to help every child to become confident and educated on how to properly maintain and improve one's health, talents, skills and overall appearance. Through innovative fashion, fitness, nutritional, environmental and community events and activities Yadestiny Treasure Chest will help to develop young leaders of tomorrow.
Yadestiny Treasure Chest hopes to become an international source of
relief in providing recycled and repaired quality children clothing, free of
charge .
Description
BACKGROUND
Yadestiny Treasure Chest, Inc. is a 501(c)3 operated not for profit whose mission is to help every child to become confident and educated on how to properly maintain and improve one's health, talents, skills and overall appearance. Through innovative fashion, fitness, nutritional, environmental and community events and activities Yadestiny Treasure Chest will help to develop young leaders of tomorrow.
The organization was founded in 2010 by Karyne Tinord, a Haitian-American native of Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by the global relief efforts following the Haiti earthquake, Tinord established YTC to embark on the journey of providing clothing and key resources to families and children around the world.
JOIN OUR FUTURE
While our main goal is to clothe the children of the world one shirt at a time, YTC also provides lifestyle and arts programs. From the Fit for Fashion program which is geared towards health & wellness education, to the YTC Entertainment program which promotes arts and cultural awareness, YTC works to help build confidence and self -esteem in children everywhere.
As we work to expand our national and global presence, we are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals that share our passion. Remember, at YaDestiny Treasure Chest, you are more than a volunteer, you are a humanitarian. If you would like to start touching lives by helping build our chest of treasures, please sign up today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- Sewing
- Event Design & Planning
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible