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  • Salon Caru
    Salon Assistant/Blow Out Specialist
    Salon Assistant/Blow Out Specialist
    2 days ago
    $15.5–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Hoboken

    Salon Assistant & Reservationist (Hybrid Role) Salon CARU – Hoboken, NJ Looking to break into the salon industry? Ready to learn, grow, and thrive? At Salon CARU, we're always on the lookout for fresh talent to join our growing team. We believe that becoming a successful stylist starts with training in every aspect of the salon from creating a top-notch guest experience at the front desk to building hands-on skills behind the chair. We’re currently hiring a Salon Assistant & Reservationist Hybrid, perfect for someone passionate about the beauty industry and ready to grow into a future stylist role. What You’ll Do: Greet and assist guests with a warm, professional attitude Manage bookings, phone calls, and salon scheduling Assist stylists with color prep, shampooing, blow drying, and daily salon operations Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming salon environment Train hands-on with experienced stylists and build your foundation for a successful career Why Salon CARU? ✔ Healthy work-life balance ✔Flexible schedules to fit your life ✔Competitive pay + tips ✔Supportive team that loves mentoring new talent ✔Opportunity to grow into a full-time stylist position ✔Work in a high-energy, established salon with a loyal clientele Who You Are: Friendly, organized, and reliable Passionate about hair and eager to learn Team player with a professional attitude Ready to grow your career in a top-tier salon environment Whether you're fresh out of beauty school or just starting some place new, this is your chance to build a strong foundation with a team that truly invests in your future. Based in the heart of Hoboken | Growth-minded & education-focused Apply today and start your journey at Salon CARU! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $15.50 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Work Location: In person

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  • Solutions Architecture, LLC
    Construction Administrator
    Construction Administrator
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Verona

    This Isn’t Just Another Job. And We’re Not Just Another Architecture Firm. Are you the kind of person who thrives on the job site, not behind a desk? Do you get a thrill out of coordinating teams, solving problems in real time, and ensuring complex projects run like a well-oiled machine? Can you juggle site visits, client meetings, contractor calls, RFIs, submittals, and still find time to answer that urgent email? If you nodded three times (or more), keep reading. We’re Solutions Architecture — and we’re not just growing, we’re scaling. With more than 20 years of client loyalty under our belt and a workload that will take us from now and into the future, we’re expanding our team to include dedicated Construction Administrators. We’ve been named one of the Best Places to Work in NJ for five years running — not because we say so, but because our people do. Needless to say, this isn’t a 9-to-5 gig. This is a boots-on-the-ground, high-energy, all-hands-on-deck role for someone who knows how to own a job site and be the central communication hub that makes everything flow. Your Mission: • Be the primary liaison between the contractor and the client — building trust, setting expectations, and keeping everyone aligned., • Attend weekly job meetings, walk the site, and report construction progress with clarity and confidence., • Coordinate directly with consultants and engineers to get answers fast and communicate with them effectively., • Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and track schedule milestones to keep projects on time and on budget., • Document like a pro — site reports, photos, logs, and correspondence that become the backbone of successful delivery; the firm embraces technology, with software and equipment that help us work smarter, not harder., • Represent Solutions Architecture with professionalism and poise — because our name is on every decision made in the field., • Provide early warnings, flag risks, and most importantly: bring solutions. Who You Are: • Experienced — Minimum 5 years of field experience in Construction Administration for architectural projects ranging from $500K to $25MM., • Organized to the bone — Able to manage multiple projects and priorities without breaking a sweat., • Unshakable — Chaos doesn’t rattle you; you stay cool, focused, and communicative under pressure., • A people person — You know how to build relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants alike., • Technically sharp — You understand how buildings go together and can speak the language of trades, consultants, and engineers fluently., • Available and adaptable — If you're looking for a cushy desk job or a clock-puncher’s lifestyle, this isn’t it. What We Offer: • A culture-first workplace built on teamwork, transparency, and trust., • A+ Clients we’ve worked with for decades (because they love us)., • Projects that matter — mostly in K–12, higher education, and public work sectors., • Competitive salary based on experience., • Annual performance bonus., • Half-day, virtual Fridays, all year long (Yes, really: 8:30–2:00 on Fridays!), • Flex hours, collaborative leadership, and a place where your voice is heard. Bonus Points If You Have: • A background in architecture or engineering (recommended)., • Experience with NJ public projects, especially in education., • Familiarity with construction software platforms and reporting tools. Apply Now — And Build Something That Lasts. Location: Verona, NJ Website: At Solutions Architecture, we don’t just deliver exceptional buildings — we deliver exceptional careers. Join the team where success isn’t a possibility — it’s the expectation.

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