Job Opportunities
Crochet + Knit Artisans Needed
POSTED: July 31, 2020
About Us
josiah+co. has been creating high quality crochet slippers for the past three years in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Our MISSION is...
"to build supportive communities for those impacted by Pregnancy + Infant Loss through quality handcrafted products, social events, and workshops."
As we expand, we are looking to add crochet and knit artisans to our team, as well as new handcrafted products!
We encourage BIPOC and the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
Job Description:
- make josiah+co. slippers using our original crochet or knit patterns
- create new crochet or knit products, as patterns become available
- all supplies will be provided
- in person (or virtual) training is required
- payment is based on a per-piece rate and made monthly (details to be discussed)
- work from the comfort of your own home with flexible hours (based on your availability)
Requirements:
- intermediate level crochet OR knit skills
- ability to read and follow crochet OR knit patterns
- flexible with hours depending on product demand (making between 5-25 pieces per week depending on your availability)
- detail oriented, willingness to meet high expectations
- flexible, patient, and willingness to accept feedback
- must reside in Hamilton, or surrounding areas, and be willing to pick-up supplies and drop-off finished product in Hamilton (close to Gage Park)
- home must be clean, non-smoker, and preferably pet-free
- able to attend in person (or virtual) training
- support josiah+co.'s mission "to build supportive communities for those impacted by Pregnancy + Infant Loss through quality handcrafted products, social events, and workshops"
- willingness to engage in Anti-Racist and Equity + Inclusion training/education
Application Process
- submit application + resume by Thursday August 13, 2020
- applicants selected by Thursday August 20, 2020
- if chosen, submit test product by Thursday August 27, 2020
- attend virtual training session: Wednesday September 2nd or Friday September 4th - Time TBD
- job starts beginning of September 2020.
If this sounds like your jam head here to apply.