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  • Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Ubuntu Garden
    Bartender / Barista
    Bartender / Barista
    7 days ago
    $20 hourly
    Part-time
    Fort Greene, Brooklyn

    The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA, Brooklyn’s first and only Black arts museum dedicated to celebrating contemporary art and culture from across the African diaspora, including our new cafe space. Welcome to MoCADA Culture Lab II, a 50+ seat cafe in the heart of Fort Greene, one block from Barclays. While our art gallery/museum has been our life’s work, our cafe at Culture Lab II is our newest endeavor that will enable us to further bridge the divide between culture, people, and valued experience. At MoCADA Culture Lab II, we celebrate the African Diaspora through music, art, food, coffee, and presentation. As such, we’re seeking an experienced Barista to elevate our program and enhance our guest experience. Working with local vendors who will deliver food daily, work special events, all while serving high-quality coffee, juices, beer and wine that complement our sweet and savory light bites, the person who is perfect for this role is passionate, amiable, and a skilled professional that can work on our team. Responsibilities – The Barista will work closely with the Executive Director, the Director of Live Events, and other key staff to drive food and beverage sales, maintain quality control, activate special events, and assist in the training and development of our barista team – This position is ideal for someone with a deep love for cafe culture, African/Caribbean culture, art, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service – Prepare/Heat and serve light bites (pastries, savory nibbles like patties) and high-quality lattes and coffee beverages using a Ninja ES601 machine – Assist in developing seasonal coffee menus and specialty drinks – Maintain knowledge of coffee origins, blends, and proper brewing techniques – Ensure proper grinder calibration, espresso extraction, and milk steaming techniques – Uphold MoCADA standards of hospitality, cleanliness, and efficiency – Collaborate with leadership to enhance sales and improve guest experience between the cafe and the gallery – Work with staff to create content for social media channels – Support special events within the cafe and or gallery + cafe, or offsite. – Maintain equipment and troubleshoot minor technical issues as needed – Day Shift, Evening shift, or full day shift (12-8pm or 12-5pm) Qualifications – Prior barista experience in a specialty coffee shop or café – Strong understanding of coffee preparation, grind size adjustments, and extraction techniques as well as knowledge of different coffee blends and brewing methods – Ability to create high-quality coffee art – Passion for cafe culture and a strong desire to learn and grow in the craft – Experience serving food (from third party vendors is a plus) – Experience working special events including high profile – NY Food Handler Certification (Required) – Availability Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Required) – Knowledge of Square POS is a plus Benefits – Opportunity to work with down-to-earth art leaders who are passionate about the African diaspora, cafe culture, art, music, and community – A dynamic, team-oriented environment that values craftsmanship and hospitality, and community – Competitive wages plus tips – A chance to contribute to a growing and beloved Brooklyn arts institution – Pay: $20 per hour – Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week (Friday – Sunday + special events) – Employee discounts – Paid training

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  • Star A Kidz
    Afterschool Lead Teacher (Ages 3–8)
    Afterschool Lead Teacher (Ages 3–8)
    10 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Program: StarABrilliance AfterSchool Program About Us We’re StarABrilliance. A people-first afterschool program blending fitness, technology, arts, science, languages, and creative exploration through relatability, storytelling, and even some AI research. Our mission is to help every child (ages 3–8) shine through play, creativity, and discovery. Position Summary We are seeking an Afterschool Teacher to guide one of the groups of our afterschool program. This role includes greeting students, supporting children ages 3–8, coordinating some classroom activities, and providing a safe, engaging, and structured environment. The Lead Teacher will work alongside assistant staff, specialists, and the program director to deliver developmentally appropriate activities across our themed rooms. Responsibilities • Welcome and check in students at arrival., • Lead the snack break, ensuring all children are included., • Guide the class smoothly from one activity to the next., • Ensure uniqueness, diversity, equality, creativity is encouraged and celebrated., • Ensure safety and promote engagement while keeping energy levels high and positive., • Supervise dismissal, ensuring every student is safely delivered to the parent/guardian on file., • Support program themes across fitness, arts, science, languages, and creative play. Qualifications • Experience working with children ages 3–8., • Strong classroom management and communication skills., • Energetic, nurturing, and reliable., • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred., • CPR/First Aid certification a plus., • Appetite for learning how to blend Ai as a resource to our human practices, • Bilinguals encouraged Schedule & Pay Availability required between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Apply and drop us a line with your qualifications, resume and availability for coming in for an interview this week. Thanks!

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