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  • Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
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    Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    14 hours ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and their families to provide resources and support, as well as strengthen daily living skills. The services are provided in the individual's home or community setting, giving the families respite while gaining important life skills. Activities as a DSP for the OPWDD(Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) program recipients primarily involve teaching them the following: how to accomplish daily living tasks, improve socialization among peers, and acclimate to community activities such as traveling, interacting with store staff/community helpers, and adhering to appropriate social boundaries. • Assist individuals in meeting their service plan goals., • collaborate scheduling between the individual and the DSP., • Communicate effectively with families and supervisors., • Problem solve and communicate with supervisors as concerns arise., • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner., • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin., • Complete mandatory trainings., • Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:, • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US., • High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred., • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)., • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices., • Can communicate in Mandarin/Cantonese as well as English., • Prior experience as a direct service provider to individuals with a developmental and/or intellectual disability OR pursuing a degree in education, social work, nursing, or psychology., • Physical Requirements:, • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards., • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards., • Must be able to lift 35 lbs., • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The mission of CARES (Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services, Inc.) is to assist children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from under-served multilingual communities, access information, obtain resources and services.

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  • Head Barista
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    Head Barista
    2 days ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Head Barista Casabuela Café Williamsburg, Brooklyn Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm (60-minute unpaid meal break mid-shift) Pay: $18-$20/hour + tips Casabuela Café: Where The Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both creativity and tradition. Our cafe is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—intentionally built to serve the village. We are looking for a Head Barista to join us at the groundbreaking of our Williamsburg-based cultural and family-owned café. This is a unique opportunity to help shape daily operations, beverage quality, and café culture from the very beginning. Please note: this is a community-forward café where connection is encouraged and great customer service is a must. The Role The Head Barista is both a craft leader and a culture carrier. You will set the tone behind the bar, ensure consistency and quality in every drink, and help create a welcoming, calm, and thoughtful customer experience for adults, creatives, and families alike. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in intimate community spaces, and wants to grow with a small business from launch. Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve high-quality espresso, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages with consistency and care, • Lead bar operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service and a warm guest experience, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and service areas, • Assist with developing drink recipes, seasonal specials, and café standards via manuals and training toolkits, • Train and support baristas as the team grows, • Manage opening procedures and support daily prep and closing tasks, • Engage with guests in a friendly, grounded, and inclusive way, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of community, culture, curiosity, and care Qualifications: • 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or lead barista experience preferred, • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Strong espresso skills and knowledge of coffee preparation, • Ability to create, document and train others on new coffee and beverage recipes and techniques, • Ability to create guides and technique manuals, preferred, • Calm, patient, and welcoming demeanor—especially in family-centered environments, • Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and warmth, • Passion for community spaces, cultural storytelling, and intentional hospitality, • Comfortable working mornings and weekends, • Bartending experience, a plus Schedule & Pay: • Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm (60-minute unpaid meal break mid-shift), • Pay: $18-$20/hour Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of the launch team of a new Williamsburg cultural café, • Help shape systems, recipes, and the guest experience from day one, • Opportunity for evening and special event bartending, • Work in a beautiful, thoughtful space rooted in culture and community

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  • Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs
    Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    POSITION DETAILS: The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs is responsible for the development, facilitation, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, growth, and management of grant funded and tuition-based technology programs in workforce development, as well as the management and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships. They ensure that the division meets its technology training program performance goals and financial growth targets, oversee administrative services, supervise staff, hire instructors, and evaluate the curriculum of individual programs. Additionally, the Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs will drive programmatic improvement of current certificate programs, as well as innovation of new certificate programs using stakeholder feedback from relevant industry partners and job sector recommendations. As the Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple grants, the Director of ACE Technology Programs is responsible for all compliance and accurate reporting to grant stakeholders including the College, CUNY, and Research Foundation of CUNY. Finally, the Director of ACE Technology Programs will lead the department’s Technology Advisory Board and engage industry to form new employer partnerships to advance apprenticeship and internship opportunities for students with a focus on job placement upon completion. This will require a thorough understanding of the Department of Labor, trade associations, and union procedures and protocols. This position is grant-funded and annual appointment is contingent upon continued funding. The Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs also performs other related duties as delegated by the AVP. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following: • Lead BMCC’s ACE Technology and Apprenticeship department ensuring all courses and programs meet performance milestones and current labor market standards., • Engage with technology business leaders to ensure courses and training programs are aligned with current and future labor market needs including certifications and establish meaningful partnerships that provide ongoing apprenticeships and work experiences for students., • Serve as liaison from BMCC between the Adult Continuing Education (ACE) department, NYS Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, unions, and trade associations regarding apprenticeship matters., • Drive programmatic improvement using employer feedback, student feedback, programmatic learnings, and grow the program team’s industry expertise and content-specific knowledge., • Collaborate with college departments to generate articulation agreements, credit for prior learning, and co-listing courses., • Create new technology training programs that result in industry-recognized credentials., • Proven success in managing and scaling grant-funded workforce development or education programs, including meeting key performance indicators and achieving financial targets., • Knowledge of and direct experience with NYS Registered Apprenticeship programs., • Demonstrated deep knowledge of current technology landscape, including essential certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent high-level technical credentials) and demonstrable proficiency in relevant programming languages and platforms (e.g., Python, Java, cloud environments like Azure/GCP, or modern DevOps toolchains).", • Must have established employer relationships in the tech field in NYC, • Experience with managing budgets and grants., • A bachelor’s degree in a technology related field., • A master’s degree in management or STEM field., • 5 years of direct experience teaching technology or apprenticeship programs., • Proven ability to increase enrollments in tuition-based certificate programs., • Proven ability to receive awarded grants for continuing education or workforce programs., • Provides leadership for the development and implementation of new programs of study and ensures the coordination and implementation of program components., • Plans, markets and implements College programs in Continuing Education, developing overall programs and overseeing development of content, budgets, and marketing strategies., • Develops funding proposals; solicits grant information and provides leadership and guidance in partnering with community and governmental agencies., • Provide fiscal oversight and evaluation; develops strategic and operating plans; reports progress and results to management., • Oversees a comprehensive marketing and public information program., • Manages staff of the Continuing Education office., • Represents Continuing Education within the College community and externally. CLOSING DATE January 5, 2026 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 31362 Location Borough of Manhattan CC

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  • Pastry Workshop Instructor
    Pastry Workshop Instructor
    1 month ago
    $25–$40 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About Maison Fleuret Maison Fleuret is a French patisserie and baking school renowned for its hands-on pastry and viennoiserie workshops in Paris, led by certified pastry chefs. Rooted in tradition and inspired by the warmth of family gatherings, our classes celebrate the flavors, techniques, and culture of French baking. This December, we are opening our first U.S. location in the heart of Soho. Designed around the French art de vivre, our New York atelier will offer an immersive, creative, and welcoming environment where guests can learn, create, and share. As we grow, we’re building a team of passionate professionals who want to bring authentic French pastry culture to New York and help shape a new culinary destination. To learn more, visit our website: Role Description • Guide guests through iconic French recipes in a fun, engaging, and interactive format., • Adapt teaching style to all levels—beginners, advanced bakers, children, and adults., • Share tips, technical insights, cultural anecdotes, and authentic French know-how., • Ensure the quality, friendliness, and smooth execution of each workshop. Qualifications • Formal training and/or proven experience in pastry or bakery., • Fluent French preferred to preserve authenticity and share genuine French expertise., • Workshops are taught in English, so strong English communication skills are essential., • Excellent teaching ability, strong communication skills, and a passion for sharing your craft., • Organized, autonomous, and a reliable team player., • Previous experience in culinary instruction or teaching is a plus. Compensation & Conditions • Employment Type: Full-time or Part Time, • Location: Soho, New York City, • Start Date: December/January 2025, • Salary: $25 – $40 per hour, depending on experience Benefits • Health insurance contribution (medical), • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Employee discounts on workshops and products, • Opportunities for professional development, • Career growth potential as the Maison Fleuret brand expands in the U.S. and internationally, • A supportive, creative environment rooted in French expertise and hospitality Why Join Us? This role is ideal for someone passionate about French pastry who wants to share that tradition with an international audience in New York. You’ll join a creative, vibrant environment where authenticity, culture, and craftsmanship come together to create memorable experiences.

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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    2 months ago
    $35000–$40000 yearly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Working in Harlem, Street Corner Resources a non-profit organization, enhances the lives of young adults and community members by delivering a clear pathway to opportunity. We provide essential resources for education, job training, and employment to combat gun violence and build a more empowered, resilient community. Administrative Assistant About the Role We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our office, ensuring smooth daily operations by providing comprehensive support to our leadership and staff. You will manage administrative tasks, coordinate schedules, and assist with a variety of clerical, financial, and strategic activities. This position requires a motivated and detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and multitasking abilities. Key Responsibilities • Office & Calendar Management: Oversee daily office operations, including managing office schedules and the CEO's calendar., • Coordination: Organize and distribute program invitations and notices, ensuring all stakeholders are informed., • Administrative Support: Maintain and update both digital and physical files, proofread documents, and prepare expense reports., • Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact by answering routine telephone calls and referring visitors to the appropriate staff., • Procurement & Inventory: Recommend and manage the purchase of office materials and resources for staff and participants., • Digital Skills: Manage social media accounts and assist with researching and applying for grant opportunities., • Community Engagement: Research and gather information on relevant community activities to support organizational involvement., • Flexibility: Be available to work occasional evening hours and weekends as needed. Qualifications • A Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant administrative or clerical experience., • OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) and six years of relevant experience., • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least one year of administrative experience., • Demonstrated proficiency in administrative and clerical tasks., • Excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking skills., • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

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