Employment

Employment Opportunities

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Founded in 1946 to inspire creativity and encourage excellence in the fibre arts, the Hand Weavers & Spinners Guild of NSW Inc. brings together weavers, spinners, dyers, fibre artists, and educators as part of our mission to educate, support, and inspire the fibre art community. 

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The Hand Weavers & Spinners Guild of NSW Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on Sex, Race, Religion, Age, Handicap, or National Origin.

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Cover letters and resumes should be submitted by email to Committee@spinweavensw.org. The review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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Now Hiring  - Retail and Administrative Specialist

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Are you interested in spinning, weaving, and textile crafts and passionate about our mission? Are you energised by interacting with and supporting fibre enthusiasts?

 

We seek a team member passionate about the arts to play a key role in carrying out the Hand Weavers & Spinners Guild of NSW Inc.'s day-to-day operations.

 

The Retail and Administrative Specialist performs the Guild's daily administrative duties and operations, including answering emails, managing workshop bookings, maintaining the Guild's robust calendar of events and classes, maintaining the website and online shop, preparing to bank, opening and closing the premises and providing support to ensure the Guild's success. There will be duties in the retail shop, such as covering lunch breaks.

 

This position is rewarding on many levels—working with the Guild's experienced volunteer staff and committee, interacting with members, students, and volunteers to deliver the services and community they cherish, and immersing yourself in the fibre arts. If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of a creative and innovative community, this opportunity is for you.

 

The role is part-time, 15 hours a week to match when we are open. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10.30 am - 4 pm.

 

For more information about the role, click the link.

 

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the skills and experience relevant to the role. Email committee@spinweavensw.org

Applications close on 24 April 2025.​​​​​