PROGRAM NAME:     Talia’s Closet

POSITION TITLE:         Talia’s Closet Store Coordinator      

SCHEDULE:                   Flexible, no set hours

LOCATION:                   Talia’s Closet space at Sevenoaks Alliance Church    

REPORTS TO:               YRC Practicum Coordinator/Youth Education Support/Talia’s Closet; YRC

                                        Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

This position takes the lead in providing a safe and positive shopping experience for graduate students at Talia’s Closet and helping them find a dress or suit that will make them shine on their high school prom or grad day. Talia’s Closet provides free new or gently used dresses and suits for high school graduates to alleviate the financial pressure associated with graduation. The position could be shared between volunteers.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This volunteer will work together with the YRC coordinator and receive referrals for the program through the coordinator.
• They will then make their own appointments for youth (and often parents or other important adults) to come to the store to choose clothing. They will coordinate access with the church.
• The volunteer will have a good understanding of inventory and be able to help youth find and try on dresses/suits that are a fit for their body type.
• The volunteer will create a safe and welcoming environment for youth, including youth with trauma experience and gender diverse youth. Youth and families often come to Talia’s Closet after other plans have fallen through, that’s why creating a non- judgmental environment is so important.
• They work as a team member, connecting the youth with the volunteer seamstress for alterations or connecting back to the coordinator if the youth was unable to find clothing at Talia’s Closet.
• They get the dresses ready for the youth (steaming them before pick up)
• They receive new dresses/suits from the coordinator and keep an eye on inventory and what is needed.
• January till June is the busy season with appointments for this position. July till December it is quiet.
• Communicates with the YRC coordinator regarding any needs or challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification:

• Must successfully pass a criminal record check.
• Driver’s license would be an asset.

Experience:

• Experience in fashion and sizing people would be an asset.

Knowledge and Skill Set

• Knowledge or willingness to learn about trauma informed approach and gender diversity.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience caring for prom gowns an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works alone in Talia’s Closet space, with church staff near by.
• Sometimes interacts with challenging situations or people.
• Receives an honorarium during the busy season.