Job Description

Calcutta Foundation through its flagship program Apni Kutir, aims to support women in every step of their journeys towards financial independence through three major verticals: skilling & literacy, individual development, and community building. We have 11 centers running, currently, which operate across West Bengal and Bihar. Young girls and women enroll in several different skills development classes at the centers, including tailoring, beauty and wellness training, and digital literacy. Through our programs, we employ a 360-degree approach to supporting women in every aspect of their journeys to financial independence.

Calcutta Foundation is recruiting for a sewing trainer who is well-equipped with industrial sewing training and is capable of tutoring women for the same.

Responsibilities:

1. Sewing Training:

- Conduct hands-on training sessions for students on industrial sewing machines.

- Teach basic and advanced sewing techniques as per curriculum

- Provide guidance and support to students to help them develop proficiency in sewing skills.

2. Machine Handling:

- Demonstrate proper usage and maintenance of industrial sewing machines.

- Ensure the safety of students while operating machinery and equipment.

- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to sewing machines.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation:

- Assess the progress of students regularly and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

- Keep accurate records of student attendance, performance, and achievements.

- Any other tasks assigned by the center coordinator or central team.

Qualifications:

- 1-2 years of experience in teaching sewing, preferably with industrial sewing machines.

- Proficiency in handling a variety of industrial sewing machines and equipment.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire students.

- Residency near Ghatakpukur, Bantala is preferred.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to send their resumes and cover letters to roosha@calcuttafoundation.com, manager@calcuttafoundation.com Please include "Industrial Sewing Trainer Application - [Your Full Name]" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until 28/02/2024.

We encourage female trainers to apply for this post.

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Calcutta Foundation
• About Organization:The Calcutta Foundation, an organization with a 29-year legacy, is devoted to working closely with rural women, forming a united family across Bengal. Our foundation actively involves community representatives at various levels, shaping our operations based on the needs of the people we serve. Founded by Shamlu Dudeja, CF is driven by a vision of compassion and making a difference. Compassion is a core value shared by every team member, and we have tirelessly served low-income rural and urban communities in Bengal, actively listening to their needs and concerns. Saumya and Mahima, the granddaughters of our founder, have returned from their overseas studies to lead the foundation. Their upbringing in the villages, playing in the homes of our team leaders, has instilled in them a legacy of change, compassion, and feminism. With an academic and global perspective on social transformation, they guide the foundation in fostering enduring and sustainable change within these communities.
  
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