WORK WITH US


Help us empower children and adults by showing that creativity is a vital thread weaving balance, growth, and hope into every life. Turn creativity into community power—and help solve the mental, social, and environmental crises stitched into today’s world.


Our Why

At The Fashion Community (TFC), a 501(c)(3) human-services nonprofit in Central Ohio, we flip fashion on its head. By using left and right sides of our brains to bring more balance we turn waste into wonder by primarily turning discarded textiles into teachable moments (from small mending projects to a full runway show productions), we tackle the intertwined mental, social, and environmental crises of today. Every program and initiative demonstrates that creativity isn’t a luxury; it’s essential for thriving communities.


Why Join

  • Impact you can feel. Your hours keep clothing out of landfills and unlock confidence for all ages.
  • Learning that lasts. Get mentored by award-winning educators, retail pros, and sustainability innovators.
  • Community that cares. Doers and Makers, and mission-driven partners share one buzzing studio at 122 N. Grant Ave, (former Studio Hall on CCAD’s campus)—and one goal: empower everyone to find more balance by cultivating creativity on all individuals and organizations.


We thrive with teammates who are mission-driven, hard-working, reliable, proactive, intergenerational and proudly own their projects with a positive attitude.


Internship & Field-Placement Tracks

(16 weeks · school/college credit · remote-friendly roles marked 🖥️)


Research Specialist 🖥️Analyze Sure Impact data, research sector trends, publish insight briefs & case studies that prove Return on Art (ROA).


Grants & Proposal Writing 🖥️Identify funding opportunities, craft persuasive applications, maintain grants calendar, track and report deliverables.


Blog & Narrative Writing 🖥️Write SEO-optimized posts, pitch fresh story ideas, and uphold our voice fighting fashion misinformation and education on the power of creativity.


Auction Operations Manager  Prep donations (clean, measure, photograph, research), create listings, pack it to be ready ship—fueling our online retail revenue.


Media Storytelling  Shoot & edit photos/videos that power fundraising campaigns, social reels, and donor reports.


Admin & Development  Manage CRM, log gifts, craft thank-you notes, and support donor-care touchpoints.


Volunteer Coordination  Recruit, schedule, onboard, and encourage volunteer crews—ensuring every helping hand shines.


Digital Web & E-commerce  Keep our site UX sharp, update all pages as needed, optimize SEO/SEM, track analytics and report issues as well as opportunities.


Digital Content & Social Media Suggest and execute SM calendars, identify photos from archives and create visual + copy, and grow multi-platform engagement.


Earn: documented hours for school credit (whenever applies), résumé-ready deliverables, and first consideration for paid contract roles as grants and revenue expand. (The initial 16-weeks commitment is for an unpaid internship)



Other Ways to Plug In


Volunteer Crews (flexible)

Give two hours or two days: sort donations, mend garments, greet guests, or sew runway samples—perfect for families and corporate teams.


Teaching Artists & Workshop Leads (project-based)

Run upcycling labs, jewelry intensives, or sustainability talks. We provide space, students, and support—you provide expertise.


Professional Staff & Contractors (as funded)

From retail operations to research analytics, we onboard mission-aligned pros whenever new grants land.


Who Thrives Here

People who own their lane, honor deadlines, communicate clearly, and finish what they start—while treating teammates and the planet with respect.


How to Get Started

  1. Browse current openings below
  2. Email your résumé plus a short note on why our mission moves you to Priscila@fashioncommunity.org.
  3. For priority cycles—like our Fall 2025 sustainable-fashion and creative internships—apply via email soon (no later than July 20th) to have your application reviewed and potentially secure an interview slot in one of the following times.
  4. Save the dates of July 28th (Monday 6-8pm) and August 2nd (Saturday 10am-noon) for potential Interview Days.


Commitment to Equity

Creativity flourishes when every voice is heard. TFC welcomes volunteers, interns, and staff of all ages, abilities, races, genders, and backgrounds. Diverse perspectives weave the strongest fabric, and we provide safe, inclusive spaces for everyone.


Ready to turn creativity into community power?