Title: Tailors - Full-time

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $31,200,plus Generous Benefits Package

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for full-time Tailors.

• Support the Tailor/Repair Shop by altering/repairing cadet uniforms.
• Perform routine maintenance to equipment.
• Keep accurate account of daily work for later reference, to include use of iPad.

Benefits include:
Dayshift with minimal weekend work and a very generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, and participation in a State Retirement Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent work history and references required.
• Successful candidate must be able to understand oral and written instructions, and work well with college-aged customers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Additional Considerations

Will train the proper candidate; however, basic sewing skills and some experience using sewing machines is desirable.

Basic computer skills preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

In addition to the online application please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.


Applications accepted until filled. Criminal Background Check required for successful candidate.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7051

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.