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  • Cosmetologist (Hair and Nail Tech)
    Cosmetologist (Hair and Nail Tech)
    4 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Parkchester, The Bronx

    Position Summary We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient Licensed Cosmetologist to join our social adult daycare team. In this role, you will provide essential grooming and beauty services—including hair styling, basic manicures, and skin care—to our elderly participants. Your goal is to not only help our seniors look their best but also to boost their self-esteem, provide a therapeutic and relaxing experience, and bring joy to their daily routine. Key Responsibilities Hair Care Services: Provide safe and comfortable hair services including washing, cutting, setting, rollers, blow-drying, and styling tailored to senior preferences and hair types. Nail & Skin Care: Perform basic, non-medical manicures (nail shaping, cuticle care, light hand massage, and polishing) and gentle facial grooming/skin care. Client Safety & Comfort: Adapt techniques to accommodate clients with limited mobility, arthritis, or cognitive differences (such as dementia or Alzheimer's). Ensure safe transfers to and from the styling chair. Sanitation & Compliance: Maintain a spotlessly clean, sanitized, and organized salon station. Strictly adhere to state cosmetology board regulations and facility health and safety protocols. Social Engagement: Build warm, trusting relationships with participants. Act as an active listener, offering a friendly and uplifting environment during their services. Collaboration: Coordinate scheduling with the program director and activities team to ensure services fit smoothly into the daily activities calendar. Qualifications & Skills License: Active and valid State Board of Cosmetology license (New York). Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a practicing cosmetologist. Experience working with seniors or in a healthcare/daycare setting is highly preferred. Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods and safely assist seniors with minor mobility adjustments. Key Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, empathy, and strong communication skills. A warm, upbeat personality that resonates well with older adults.

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  • Tax Program Director
    Tax Program Director
    28 days ago
    $80000–$105000 yearly
    Full-time
    Morris Heights, The Bronx

    POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Program Director Program: VITA Tax Program Reports to: Senior Program Director Salary Range: $80,000 to $105,000 Full-Time - VITA Tax Program Director About This Opportunity We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about advancing economic justice and possess strong leadership skills, we want to hear from you. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction and high-level oversight of Ariva’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and meaningful community impact. The Program Director supervises full-time and seasonal staff, oversees dozens of volunteers, leads program design and evaluation, and cultivates partnerships with funders, city and state agencies, and community organizations. This position plays a key role in shaping Ariva’s long-term strategy to build financial stability in the Bronx and other underserved communities. About Ariva MISSION: Our mission is to bring economic justice, opportunity and inclusion to our Bronx neighbors and other underserved communities across New York City. VISION: We envision a world where all New York City residents experience economic justice, financial inclusion, and the opportunity to build financially empowered and prosperous lives. We offer free comprehensive financial capabilities services and free income tax assistance at locations around New York City. Position Description Ariva is seeking a Program Director to join our leadership team. The Program Director is an experienced manager with demonstrated leadership abilities who works with us to develop, launch, execute, and evaluate effective programs that support vulnerable and underserved residents of our community. Ariva is one of the most established non-profit organizations providing free tax assistance in the Bronx. We are an IRS-sponsored VITA program and a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITINs. The program serves over 8,000 New Yorkers each year. The Program Director must have proven experience in managing, cultivating, and retaining staff. The Program Director will oversee a team of 5 full-time, year-round staff, 20-25 seasonal staff, and about 100 volunteers. This is a full-time position with an average schedule of approximately 45 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours during the income tax filing season. The position requires some evening and weekend availability to support community-based programs. During the main filing season (January–April), the Program Director may be expected to work most evenings and Saturdays. Face-to-face in-person service is an essential component of this position. This role involves frequent local travel to sites throughout NYC. Responsibilities The Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Ariva’s VITA tax program. The Program Director directly oversees projects and tax sites, supervises staff, ensures IRS-compliant service delivery, cultivates partnerships, and provides coverage as needed to ensure seamless, high-quality service at all sites. The Program Director's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Primary Responsibilities Program Leadership ● Set the overall vision and strategy for the assigned financial capability programs in alignment with Ariva’s strategic plan. ● Design, implement, and evaluate new and existing programs. ● Lead program budget development, monitoring, and financial reporting of assigned programs. ● Serve as a key contributor in agency strategy sessions with executive staff and the Board. ● Oversee contract management, including compliance and invoicing. ● Monitor performance and reporting for all assigned tax sites and projects, ensuring ongoing compliance with IRS and local funder requirements. ● Ensure a highly professional and client-centered environment at all tax sites. ● Identify, implement, and monitor tax time savings and asset-building initiatives. ● Coordinate program integration strategies with Ariva’s financial counseling program. ● Review and approve communications content (website, social media, outreach materials). ● Support succession planning and cultivate leadership capacity within the program team. Team Management & Operations ● Recruit, mentor, and supervise full-time program staff. ● Develop and implement long-term professional development and staff retention strategies. ● Recruit, mentor, and supervise site coordinators and seasonal staff during tax season. ● Ensure tax sites have adequate equipment, technology, and supplies. ● Maintain safeguards to protect client privacy and data security. ● Maintain a secure and accurate equipment inventory of laptops and peripherals, ensuring security and antivirus software are up to date. External Relations & Representation ● Represent Ariva in meetings with funders, city agencies, and external partners. ● Design and oversee community outreach and marketing campaigns that build a sustainable client pipeline. ● Develop and maintain a sizable client story bank. ● Cultivate and sustain partnerships with community-based organizations, financial service providers, and other host partners where the tax sites operate. The Program Director will also have lead responsibility for the following initiatives: ● Oversee Ariva’s ITIN program. Ensure that Ariva’s ITIN program is fully compliant with all IRS requirements. ● Oversee Ariva’s Senior Citizen Tax Initiative, a program focused exclusively on the tax needs of seniors in our communities. Core Competencies: ● Minimum five years of experience in income tax preparation, preferably some in VITA sites. Multiyear seasonal site experience is acceptable. ● Minimum three years of experience in program management, including direct supervision of staff. ● A demonstrated commitment to and experience working with low-income people and in low-income communities. ● Extraordinary customer service skills and high standards of professionalism. ● Skilled in managing, motivating, and supporting staff and volunteers. ● Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects with varying goals, requirements, and timelines. ● Ability to simultaneously manage several busy tax sites. ● Cultural competence to provide services to the diverse members of our community. ● Adept at building and sustaining strategic partnerships with funders, community organizations, and government agencies. ● Computer-literate; comfortable with data management, data entry, and reporting. ● Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including public speaking. ● Familiarity with CRMs, especially Salesforce and tax software (currently TaxSlayer) ● Contract or grant management experience and skills. ● Able to work in person and engage in frequent local travel to visit multiple tax sites, primarily in the Bronx. ● Willing and able to be flexible in their work schedule; able to accommodate evening and weekend hours to support the tax sites during tax season Compensation & Benefits ● Salary: $80,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience ● Subsidized health and dental insurance ● Generous paid time off ● 401K retirement plan ● Additional employee benefits "Ariva is an Equal Opportunity Employer"

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  • Maintenance/Custodial Staff (Part-Time)
    Maintenance/Custodial Staff (Part-Time)
    2 months ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Mamaroneck

    The Maintenance/Custodial staff member ensures that the facility remains clean, safe, and well-maintained. This position supports daily custodial tasks, light maintenance work, and general facility upkeep to create a welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and the community. This is a part time role with variable hours as needed to support our full time maintenance staff. The hourly rate for this role is $17.00. This position is expected to be available when deemed necessary by the Director of Facilities for snow days, weekend events, etc. About the School Established in 1948 in Mamaroneck, NY, Westchester Day School, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, dual curriculum Jewish elementary school (2-year-olds through 8th grade), prepares students to live as mensches and lifelong learners and inspires them to impact the world around them by cultivating a commitment to Torah, midot, community and academic rigor. Responsibilities include: • Perform routine custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal., • Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, and common areas., • Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, minor repairs, and reporting issues that require additional attention., • Set up and break down rooms for events, meetings, or activities as needed., • Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when restocking is needed., • Ensure all equipment and tools are used safely and stored properly., • Maintain outdoor areas as assigned (e.g., light snow removal, sweeping walkways, picking up debris)., • Follow all safety procedures and report hazards promptly., • Provide general support to the facilities team as needed. Requirements • Previous custodial or maintenance experience preferred but not required., • Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs., • Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety., • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions., • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends if needed., • Work Environment:, • This role involves standing, walking, bending, and performing physical tasks for extended periods., • Exposure to cleaning chemicals and occasional outdoor weather conditions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or any other protected status.

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