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Social Media, Admin & Production Assistant — Beef Jerky/Kilishi Brand - Kilishi.us - New York

Manufacturing

May 6, 2026292 views

Expires in 15 days

Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan — Stanton Street area
Pay: $25/hr
Job Type: Part-time / 1099 contractor position
Schedule: Minimum 8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours depending on weekly needs
Typical Production Days: Mondays and Wednesdays, but days may shift depending on business needs


About Us
We are a growing beef jerky/kilishi business based in New York City. Our product is inspired by traditional Nigerian kilishi, and we are looking for someone who can help us grow both behind the scenes and in front of customers.


This is not just a kitchen prep role. We are looking for someone who can help push the business forward — someone hardworking, creative, organized, positive, and goal-driven. Some days may be spent in the kitchen helping with production, while other days may involve content creation, social media planning, customer service, admin work, marketing ideas, or helping us improve how the business operates.
The right person should be excited about growth, sales, branding, content, and building something from the ground up.


Responsibilities
Production Support


When needed, you may assist with hands-on production work, including:
Preparing and processing beef jerky/kilishi
Assisting with kitchen prep and cleanup
Standing for extended periods, usually 4–6+ hours
Helping keep the production area organized and efficient
Lifting 25–40 lbs when needed


Admin & Customer Service


You may also help with business operations, including:
Responding to customer emails, DMs, and inquiries
Helping with basic customer service communication
Assisting with Shopify/e-commerce tasks
Organizing orders, updates, and customer information
Helping us stay on top of daily business tasks
Supporting other flexible admin needs as they come up
Social Media, Marketing & Growth


A major part of this role is helping the business grow. This may include:


Creating content ideas for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms
Helping plan and organize a content calendar
Shooting or assisting with simple content creation
Editing short videos, photos, flyers, or promotional materials
Helping create marketing campaigns, discounts, and promotions
Bringing fresh ideas to increase sales and brand awareness
Researching trends and suggesting ways to improve our online presence
Being comfortable on camera is a plus, but not required


Ideal Candidate


We are looking for someone who is:
Hardworking, reliable, and efficient
Creative and idea-oriented
Organized and detail-focused
Positive, coachable, and goal-driven
Comfortable with both hands-on work and computer/admin tasks
A fast learner
Tech-savvy and comfortable using online tools
Interested in marketing, social media, branding, and business growth
Able to communicate professionally with customers
Comfortable working in a small-business environment where tasks can change from day to day
Skills That Are a Plus
Experience with Shopify or e-commerce
Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar editing tools
Social media content creation
TikTok/Reels/short-form video editing
Photography or video experience
Customer service experience
Food production or kitchen experience
Access to a car is strongly preferred, but not required


Schedule
This is a part-time role with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Production days are usually Mondays and Wednesdays, but the schedule can shift depending on business needs. Additional weekday hours may be available.
Some workdays will be in the kitchen. Other days may involve content creation, admin work, marketing planning, or off-site tasks.


How to Apply
Please submit your resume.
A portfolio is required. This can include social media pages you have managed, content you created, Canva designs, videos, flyers, photography, website designs or any examples of creative/marketing work.


After reviewing our business at KILISHI.US, please also include a short note answering:
What are 2–3 ideas you would bring to help us grow the business, improve our content, or increase sales?


Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to prepare a short 5–10 minute presentation about what they would bring to the business, what they would improve, and their ideas for helping us grow.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Monday-Friday
  • Salary
    $25 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Production OperativeNew York

Startup • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since November, 2025

We're a small beef jerky/kilishi company operating out of a commercial kitchen on Stanton Street in the Lower East Side. We create high-quality, hand-prepared snacks and focus on great customer service.

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