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  • US Army Personnel
    US Army Personnel
    11 days ago
    Full-time
    South Side, Mount Vernon

    NOW HIRING: U.S. ARMY — FULL‑TIME & PART‑TIME CAREERS 🔥 No experience needed. Get paid to train. Build a career with purpose. If you’re ready to level up your life, gain real‑world skills, and secure a future with guaranteed opportunities, the United States Army is looking for you. We offer over 150 career paths — from high‑tech to hands‑on — and every one of them comes with benefits you won’t find anywhere else. ⭐ What You Can Do Choose a career in: Cybersecurity & IT Medical & Healthcare Engineering & Construction Aviation & Drones Law Enforcement & Intelligence Mechanics & Technical Trades Logistics, Transportation & More Whether you want to serve full‑time or part‑time, we train you from the ground up. 💰 Benefits That Change Lives Competitive pay with guaranteed raises Full medical, dental, and vision coverage Up to 100% college tuition assistance GI Bill® for education after service Paid training + nationally recognized certifications 30 days paid vacation every year (Active Duty) Housing & food allowances (Active Duty) Retirement benefits & pension options Bonuses available for select jobs Part‑time options with the Army Reserve ✅ Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Must be 17–42 years old (17 requires parental consent) High school diploma or GED Meet Army physical & medical standards Pass background screening Meet ASVAB score requirements (varies by job) 💪 Who We’re Looking For No experience required — just motivation. Ideal candidates have: A strong work ethic Teamwork and communication skills Willingness to learn A positive attitude Commitment to completing training If you’re ready to push yourself, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.

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  • Lawyer
    Lawyer
    13 days ago
    $85000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    CEDC CANNABIS STAFF ATTORNEY The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) at CUNY School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. The CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney will work to advance the CEDC’s mission of advocating for racial, economic, and social justice by providing legal advice, educational services, and other assistance to social & economic equity & CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in a variety of areas, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws), and real estate, zoning/land use, and lease issues. The Staff Attorney will also provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development. The Staff Attorney will also participate in relevant coalition work, including policy development, and support relevant grant-related responsibilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide pro bono legal services to the emerging cannabis industry in New York State. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on transactional matters, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws)., • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on property matters, including real estate transactions, zoning/land use, and lease issues., • Provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development to support current and prospective social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State and related social & economic equity initiatives., • Participate in relevant coalition work and advocacy, including policy development, alliance building, and collaboration with CEDC’s partners., • Engage in effective client intake and screening in compliance with laws and regulations in preparation for legal counseling., • Conduct legal research, counseling, and drafting to advance transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal ethics., • Collaborate with staff on administrative compliance through quality control, program evaluation, outcomes measurement, strategic planning, and technical assistance grants., • Support tracking, use of data, special projects and other duties and responsibilities relevant to grant compliance and fundraising. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Applicant should be admitted to the New York State Bar, or pending admission within 3 months of start date, or able to be admitted on motion, • Applicant should have at least 2 years’ relevant post-law school experience, • Strong research, writing and analytical skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Strongly preferred familiarity with the New York State cannabis law and regulations, • Strongly preferred experience in community organizing and working with grassroots groups fostering social justice in the city and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and engagement in racial, economic, and social justice initiatives, • Strongly preferred experience engaging with clients and communities through accessible information and popular education, and developing creative movement lawyering strategies to support grassroots and community-based organizing, • Strongly preferred personal experience in navigating systems affecting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, working and immigrant communities of color, and/or historically marginalized communities. BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) advances racial and economic justice by supporting the development of worker-owned enterprises, cooperative ecosystems, and other forms of community-controlled development. Grounded in movement lawyering, the clinic works alongside grassroots partners in historically disinvested and plundered communities to build democratic economic institutions that redistribute wealth and power. CEDC integrates transactional legal services, policy advocacy, and institutional design to support worker cooperatives, community land trusts, and broader solidarity economy initiatives. Its work also includes advancing tenant organizing, health justice, including the transition to just marijuana policies and justice initiatives that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health, and other strategies that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health. Our organization is committed to repairing the harms of cannabis prohibition, and we actively seek team members with relevant lived experience in our work. SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits in this position is facilitated by the CUNY Research Foundation (RFCUNY). This is a full-time position in New York City with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, • Paid vacation and personal days, • Paid sick leave, • CUNY tuition reimbursement program, • Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs, • Family/parental leave, • Life insurance CEDC-RFCUNY staff also benefit from: • A positive work/life balance., • Opportunities for advancement within the organization., • Engagement with the broader CUNY network., • Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY is an equal opportunity employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, people of color, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people, and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. We have a strict policy against discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any type and our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (at CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups), age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. NYC Pay Transparency Act In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. CUNY CEDC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYC Fair Chance Act In accordance with New York law, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the NYC Fair Chance Act. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter by email by June 1, 2026. Please include “CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Location: CUNY School of Law

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  • Junior Software Engineer
    Junior Software Engineer
    16 days ago
    $80000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    About SecureFlow SecureFlow is the AI vendor security questionnaire platform that helps B2B SaaS companies answer SIG, CAIQ, and custom questionnaires in hours instead of weeks. We are an early-stage team building a multi-million dollar ARR business — and we are looking for an early-career engineer to grow with us. This is the job for someone who has built things on their own (school projects, personal projects, internships, bootcamp capstones, open-source contributions) and is ready to write production code that real customers depend on. What you'll do What you'll bring Required: • 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience (internships count; bootcamp graduates encouraged), • Working knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript and at least one modern web framework (React, Vue, Svelte, or similar), • Comfortable using git, GitHub, and command-line tools, • Evidence you can ship something — a portfolio project, open-source contribution, or substantial bootcamp project we can review, • Strong written communication — you can explain what you built and why, • Genuine curiosity and willingness to learn what you don't know Nice to have: • Computer science degree, bootcamp, or self-taught with verifiable output, • Any experience with AI / LLM APIs (even side projects), • Familiarity with Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, or Prisma, • Open-source contributions, • Prior internship at a startup or product company We do not require a CS degree. We do require evidence that you can build software that works, and a clear track record of learning quickly. Our stack Interview process 7. Offer Total target: 14 business days from first contact to offer. Compensation How to apply • Your CV, • A link to one project you built that you're proud of, with a short paragraph (under 150 words) explaining what it does, what you built, and what you'd improve if you had more time We read every application personally and respond within 5 business days. We do not penalise applicants without traditional CS backgrounds — show us what you've built.

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  • Non-Emergency Ambulatory Service Providers
    Non-Emergency Ambulatory Service Providers
    24 days ago
    $16.5–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    East Orange

    Now Hiring: Ambulatory Service Provider (ASP) Location: North Jersey Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Competitive Joyful Medical Transportation LLC, based in New Jersey, is seeking to hire dedicated individuals to join our team as a Non-Emergency Ambulatory Service Provider. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients who do not have access to reliable transportation that gets them to and from their healthcare appointments. What You’ll Do: • Safely transport clients to and from their healthcare appointments., • Provide compassionate and supportive assistance to clients during transit, ensuring their comfort and well-being., • Follow specific instructions for each trip, • Maintain a clean and well-equipped vehicle to meet our safety and hygiene standards., • Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations to ensure the safety of clients and fellow road users., • Communicate effectively with dispatch and scheduling teams to coordinate appointments and optimize route efficiency. Requirements: · Must be 24 years or older • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record., • Background check and drug screening required., • CPR, Defensive Driving, and CTAA certification (or willingness to obtain), • Previous experience in non-emergency medical transportation is a plus., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Compassionate and patient demeanor., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Why Join Us? · Competitive pay · Flexible scheduling · Supportive team environment · Make a direct impact on the community · Room for growth and training opportunities

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  • Plumber Helper Wanted!!!!
    Plumber Helper Wanted!!!!
    26 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Benefits: Employee discounts Paid time off Training & development Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour Job description: Job Responsibilities Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of fire systems Carry tools and materials to and from job sites Prepare and clean work areas before and after projects Cut, measure, and assemble pipes under supervision Follow safety guidelines and company procedures Perform other general labor duties as needed Perform inspections, testing, and recharging of kitchen and industrial systems as well as fire extinguishers. Installing, maintaining, and servicing fire suppression systems in commercial buildings. Being a positive and professional representative of Master Fire Mechanical while dealing with customers, directly and indirectly. Must have the ability to work alone and in team setting. Must be able to work at heights and lift at least 50lbs Must have valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the state of New York State. Must be able to pass a drug screen/ background check as condition of employment. Candidates should have interest in construction industry and may possess experience reading blueprints, using hand tools and operating machinery. Qualifications Some plumbing or construction experience preferred (will train the right person) Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in various weather conditions Strong work ethics and willingness to learn Reliable transportation to and from job sites Must be punctual, dependable, and a team Benefits Competitive pay (based on experience) Salary commensurate with experience with opportunity for results- driven bonus based on personal output and effectiveness in role. expected hourly range between $18 plus per hour Paid Training!!! Purpose - Driven work environment: we believe in working smarter and efficiently. You'll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work and financial security. Innovative Culture: We encourage a culture of improvement. You'll have the freedom to express your ideas and be part of a company that is always looking to improve and grow. Tools for success: access to leading- edge web- based productivity tools. Join our dynamic team where your skills will contribute to high-quality installations in various projects. We value dedication, craftsmanship, and a commitment to safety on the job site. On-the-job training and potential for advancement

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  • Professional TLC & CDL Drivers
    Professional TLC & CDL Drivers
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Red Hook, Brooklyn

    Apex Limo, a well-established transportation company with over 15 years of industry experience, is currently seeking professional, safety-focused, and customer-oriented drivers to join our growing team. We are offering both full-time and part-time opportunities based in Brooklyn, New York. Location Brooklyn, NY 11231 TLC Drivers Qualifications: • Valid TLC Driver License issued by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, • Clean driving record (MVR issued within the past 30 days required), • Strong knowledge of New York City streets and traffic patterns, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Ability to pass background screening, drug testing, and defensive driving course CDL Drivers (Vans & Buses) Qualifications: • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement, • Minimum of three (3) years of passenger transportation experience, • Clean driving record with recent MVR, • Strong communication and customer service skills, • Ability to pass DOT drug test and physical examination Key Responsibilities (All Drivers): • Safely transport passengers in a timely and professional manner, • Provide assistance with luggage and accommodate special needs when required, • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure it is in safe operating condition, • Adhere to all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and company policies, • Utilize GPS and dispatch systems efficiently, • Report any incidents, delays, or issues promptly Compensation Hourly pay typically ranges from $20 to $35, depending on experience, licensing, and assigned shifts Schedule Full-time and part-time positions available Flexible scheduling options

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  • PER DIEM DRIVER
    PER DIEM DRIVER
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Per Diem Driver to support transportation services for our senior program. The Driver will be responsible for safely transporting older adults to and from the center, as well as assisting with occasional program-related transportation needs. This role is ideal for someone flexible, dependable, and committed to providing excellent service to seniors. Hourly Rate: $25.88 Key Responsibilities Safely transport program participants to and from the senior center and scheduled activities Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including those with mobility needs Ensure vehicle safety through routine inspections and basic maintenance checks Maintain a clean and safe vehicle at all times Follow assigned routes and schedules while accommodating changes as needed Communicate effectively with program staff regarding delays or issues Adhere to all traffic laws and organizational transportation policies Qualifications Valid driver?s license (CDL Class ABC/be able to transport 14 or more passengers) Previous experience driving a van, shuttle, or similar vehicle preferred Experience working with seniors or vulnerable populations is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations Requirements Complete background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) screening Ability to lift and assist passengers as needed High school diploma/GED Knowledge of local routes and neighborhoods preferred Schedule Per diem/as needed basis Hours may vary based on program needs, including mornings and early afternoons

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