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  • Financial Controller
    Financial Controller
    1 day ago
    $75000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Mid Island, Staten Island

    CONTROLLER Full-Time, Staten Island, New York WHO WE ARE Snug Harbor is an expansive culture park on Staten Island where arts, nature, education, and history converge to offer dynamic programming, events, and festivals to our diverse community. Located less than 1.5 miles from the Staten Island Ferry and easily accessible by public transportation, Snug Harbor welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors each year. Visitors can explore multiple museums, performances, festivals, a farm, and 83 acres of gardens, parkland, woodland, and wetlands. Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization, Snug Harbor is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in America, transforming a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors into a vibrant hub of contemporary culture and community connection. Today, Snug Harbor’s mission is dedicated to creating a vibrant culture park in Staten Island offering arts, nature, history, education and events for all. THE POSITION The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for Snug Harbor. This role manages two key team members: • Accounting & Purchasing Specialist – responsible for payables, procurement, and basic bookkeeping tasks., • Accounting & Revenue Systems Specialist – responsible for revenue-related accounting and managing revenue systems such as ticketing platforms, CRMs, and space rental SaaS systems. The Controller will maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and support strategic financial initiatives. The Controller serves as a member of the Snug Harbor Senior Staff, attends Senior Staff meetings, and participates in collaborative strategic initiative work as assigned. The Controller may serve as a project manager on strategic initiatives as required. The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Oversight • Manage daily accounting operations through general ledger, including month-end close procedures and reconciliations., • Review biweekly payroll and related journal entries., • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Team Leadership • Train, supervise and mentor the Accounting Specialists., • Delegate effectively and ensure timely completion of tasks. Accounts Payable & Procurement • Oversee processing of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports., • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval workflows., • Track payables and maintain schedules of uncleared transactions., • Supervise quarterly sales tax filings and related issues. Revenue & Systems Management • Oversee timely revenue recognition and reconciliation for ticketing, space rentals, and other earned income streams., • Ensure accuracy and integrity of data in ticketing systems, CRMs, and rental management platforms., • Maintain receivables tracking and follow-up procedures. Cash Management / Banking • Work with CFO to ensure cash flow to support operations and lead strategic initiatives as required., • Monitor bank account activity and report any unknown transactions or unexpected activity to the CFO., • Track bank balances against outstanding payables and incoming funds., • Review monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that unreconciled transactions are addressed., • Review bi-weekly check run before it’s presented to the CFO and President for approval., • Provide supervisory communication with the bank as necessary and coordinate administrative functions related to bank accounts, such as signature cards. Financial Reporting • Prepare quarterly reports for review by department heads, meet to discuss variances and ensure that adjustments are made within the close period., • Assist CFO with grants tracking and oversee payment substantiation for grant reporting by Accounting & Purchasing Specialist as requested., • Support CFO or President with budgets, forecasts, Board reporting and audit preparation as assigned. Internal Controls & Compliance • Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard organizational assets., • Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements and restricted fund tracking. Risk Management • Oversee the corporate insurance renewal process, analyze existing policies with outside broker, and recommend changes to enhance coverage and reduce costs., • Lead negotiations with insurance carriers and brokers to secure optimal coverage terms and pricing for the organization., • Manage the claims process and ensure timely and fair claim resolution. Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and optimize system integrations. QUALIFCATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)., • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities., • Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred., • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) and familiarity with ticketing/CRM systems., • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. SALARY AND BENEFITS Annual salary is commensurate with experience, at a range of $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. Snug Harbor offers a generous vacation/holiday schedule and participation in the Cultural Institutions Retirement System pension plan. TO APPLY Qualified candidates should complete the employee application form Snug Harbor celebrates and commits to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We value and seek the strengths of human variety across communities, in programming, with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, artists and visitors. Snug Harbor strives to build a culture of diversity of voice and representation, authentically inclusive spaces and equity for all. Snug Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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  • Consultant
    Consultant
    2 days ago
    $100–$200 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    Licensed Medical Consultant (Physician) – Early Intervention (Per Diem / As Needed) Job Type Independent Contractor (1099) Per diem / As needed Flexible scheduling Job Summary Spducation, LLC is a New York State–approved Early Intervention (EI) agency serving children ages birth to three. We are seeking a licensed Physician (MD or DO) to serve as a Medical Consultant on an as-needed, independent contractor basis (1099). The Medical Consultant will provide clinical oversight and consultation related to medical and developmental concerns and will perform physical examinations when required to support Early Intervention eligibility determinations and service planning. Key Responsibilities Serve as a medical consultant to the Early Intervention agency on an as-needed basis Review medical records and developmental evaluations Provide medical input related to Early Intervention eligibility determinations and IFSP development Perform physical examinations of infants and toddlers when required by the agency Consult with multidisciplinary EI team members regarding medical and developmental concerns Communicate with primary care providers and specialists as appropriate Maintain documentation in accordance with New York State Early Intervention regulations Provide services in compliance with all applicable professional, ethical, and legal standards Required Qualifications Current, unrestricted New York State medical license (MD or DO) Board eligible or board certified preferred Experience working with infants and young children (birth–3), pediatrics, developmental medicine, or family medicine preferred Ability and willingness to perform physical examinations as required Knowledge of or willingness to learn New York State Early Intervention regulations Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills Independent Contractor (1099) Status This position is offered on a 1099 independent contractor basis The Medical Consultant is not an employee of the agency Contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, licensure, and professional compliance Contractor will maintain control over the manner and means of providing professional services, consistent with Early Intervention requirements No employee benefits are provided Compensation Competitive hourly or per diem rate Compensation commensurate with experience Payment issued via IRS Form 1099-NEC Additional Information This position is consultative in nature and does not involve routine or ongoing primary medical care. Services are provided only as requested by the agency to support Early Intervention eligibility determinations, clinical consultation, and regulatory compliance.

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  • Se busca Florista – Especialista en Arreglos Florales
    Se busca Florista – Especialista en Arreglos Florales
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    Queens, New York

    👉 Interesados/as, favor de llamar o enviar mensaje para más información. 🌸 Now Hiring: Florist – Flower Arrangement Specialist 🌸 📍 Location: Flushing, Queens, NY We are looking for an experienced florist specializing in flower arrangements to join our team. Requirements: • Experience in floral design and flower arrangements, • Strong aesthetic sense and creativity, • Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Basic English communication skills, • Previous florist experience preferred Responsibilities: • Create floral arrangements for various occasions, • Handle and care for fresh flowers, • Keep the work area clean and organized, • Basic customer service as needed We Offer: • Pleasant working environment, • Salary negotiable based on experience, • Stable job opportunity, • 🌸 Se busca Florista – Especialista en Arreglos Florales 🌸 📍 Ubicación: Flushing, Queens, NY Estamos buscando un/a florista con experiencia en arreglos florales para unirse a nuestro equipo. Requisitos: • Experiencia en diseño y arreglo de flores, • Buen gusto estético y creatividad, • Responsable, puntual y con buena actitud, • Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente y en equipo, • Comunicación básica en inglés, • Experiencia previa en florería (preferible) Responsabilidades: • Crear arreglos florales para diferentes ocasiones, • Manejo y cuidado de flores frescas, • Mantener el área de trabajo limpia y organizada, • Atención básica al cliente (si es necesario) Ofrecemos: • Ambiente de trabajo agradable, • Salario negociable según experiencia, • Oportunidad de trabajo estable 👉 Interesados/as, favor de llamar o enviar mensaje para más información. 🌸 Now Hiring: Florist – Flower Arrangement Specialist 🌸 📍 Location: Flushing, Queens, NY We are looking for an experienced florist specializing in flower arrangements to join our team. Requirements: • Experience in floral design and flower arrangements, • Strong aesthetic sense and creativity, • Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Basic English communication skills, • Previous florist experience preferred Responsibilities: • Create floral arrangements for various occasions, • Handle and care for fresh flowers, • Keep the work area clean and organized, • Basic customer service as needed We Offer: • Pleasant working environment, • Salary negotiable based on experience, • Stable job opportunity

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  • Marketing Assistant
    Marketing Assistant
    2 months ago
    $45000–$55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Marketing Specialist – Entry Level | Full-Time | New York, NY🚀 Are you ready to kick-start your career in marketing? Whether you're a recent college grad, a professional looking for something more career-focused, or simply someone eager to step into a dynamic, fast-paced industry—this could be your perfect opportunity! Who We Are At Cumberland Consulting Inc., we help brands grow by building real, meaningful connections with their customers. Based in Manhattan, we’re a forward-thinking marketing consultancy that thrives on creativity, strategy, and strong client relationships. Our team is fun, ambitious, and always looking for the next big challenge. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact—this is it. What You’ll Do As our Marketing Specialist, you’ll dive into hands-on marketing, sales, and client relations. No two days are the same, and you’ll get exposure to: ✔️ Market research & customer insights ✔️ Client communication & relationship management ✔️ Event coordination & marketing campaigns ✔️ Networking opportunities & potential travel We’re all about growth—both for our clients and our team. If you’re hungry to learn and ready to develop real-world marketing skills, we want to hear from you! What We’re Looking For We don’t just hire anyone. We’re building a team of driven, sharp, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you’re: ✅ A strong communicator with a knack for people ✅ A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment ✅ Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn ✅ Someone with a background (or strong interest) in marketing, business, or acquisitions A degree is great, but not required—what matters most is your work ethic, attitude, and drive. Why Cumberland? 💡 Hands-on experience (no coffee runs here—unless it’s for yourself!) 🌎 Career growth opportunities + networking events ✈️ Travel opportunities for those interested 🎉 A fun, diverse, and high-energy team 🔹 Ready to build your marketing career? Let’s connect! Industry • Marketing Services Employment Type Full-time

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  • Farm Business and Marketing Specialist
    Farm Business and Marketing Specialist
    2 months ago
    $85000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary The Farm Business and Marketing Specialist will provide Greenmarket farmers and producers with business technical support and training designed to ensure the long-term success of their businesses. Technical assistance is provided through both in-house services and the engagement of third-party consultants. The Farm Business and Marketing Specialist is a part of the Greenmarket team and will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a suite of business and marketing/sales strategy technical assistance programming for Greenmarket farmers and producers. This position will be responsible for working with the Greenmarket Operations team to recruit and onboard new farmers and producers to support farmer success, as well as market program development and sustainability. The ideal candidate for this position has demonstrated project management experience, strong interpersonal skills, a nuanced understanding of business planning, sales and marketing strategies for producers in the Northeast, experience working one-on-one with producers and managing partner organizations and third-party consultants, and strong business acumen. Requirements Farm Business and Marketing Specialist Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to): Client Intake and Support Primary point of contact for producers seeking business technical assistance. Conduct intake of producers and create a support plan for individual producers, including accessing technical assistance focused on business and financial planning, marketing, and accessing capital. Identify and work with partner organizations and third-party consultants to provide needed support for producers. Support producers in any administrative and technical assistance, including completing forms, contacting partner organizations, and third-party consultants. Document and track the status of technical assistance support in the internal producer database. Promotional, Sales, and Business Planning Support Work with producers to optimize their market displays to increase sales and customer engagement. Work with producers to identify the best product mix to maximize sales, including assisting with value-added product development. Analyze sales and customer behavior to design profitable sales and marketing strategies. Support producers in developing branding, logos, and marketing materials. Working with producers to create enterprise budgets to assess pricing and product profitability. Training Coordinate workshops and trainings with partner organizations and third-party consultants to support producers. Facilitate educational workshops for producers on critical business topics, including but not limited to customer service, market display, and evaluation of sales data. Market Program Development and Support Support the outreach and recruitment of new farmers and producers, ensuring a streamlined, supportive experience for farmers and producers Work collaboratively with the Operations team to grow the market program, with a special focus on onboarding new farmers and producers, expanding access, and strengthening producer and market success. Provide strategic guidance to the FAA Director and Greenmarket Operations Manager to support the development of site selection and sustainability guidelines based on anticipated and established site performance and metrics to optimize responsiveness to neighborhood food access needs, site success, and farmer and producer long-term financial sustainability. Collaborate with the Greenmarket Operations Manager, FAA Director, and the Budget Management and Operations Director to develop Greenmarket site-by-site fiscal analysis to evaluate individual market success. Program Administration and Communications Manage administrative tasks as needed, including maintaining participant databases, tracking client work, tracking and submitting expenses, and maintaining other systems and processes to maintain programmatic work and track relationships. Manage and track progress towards grant deliverables. Contribute to budget development, grant proposal and report development, and funder relationship development. Assist GrowNYC’s Communications staff in responding to press inquiries about regional producer businesses. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, partner organizations, and third-party consultants that align with the mission of GrowNYC Farmer Assistance, with an emphasis on partners serving BIPOC and historically marginalized producers. Develop and contribute to Greenmarket literature, promotional materials, presentations, reports, program booklets, with a focus on farmer-centered storytelling. Responsible for farmer assistance communications,including monitoring and responding to producer inquiries. Develop and send out the monthly farmer assistance newsletter. Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience working with farmers or as part of commercial agricultural businesses Sophisticated understanding of farm business planning, sales, and marketing strategies for farmers' markets, direct-to-consumer sales, and/ or food businesses Experience with submitting invoices and tracking payments Skilled at recruiting, training, and managing outside technical assistance providers, consultants, and vendors Excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender (including trans* and nonbinary), sexual orientation, class, and religion. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced team environment Strong initiative and excellent time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Detail-oriented with excellent written and public speaking communication skills. Flexibility and willingness to meet farmers’ emergent needs and to occupy a position that may change in scope in accordance with the needs of the program and organization Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Spanish-English bilingual A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. Ideal Qualifications Experience with client or case management. Experience delivering business technical assistance to farmers. Passion for supporting regional farmers and commitment to a racially and socially just food system. Additional Requirements Ability to travel to Greenmarket locations, regional farms, and other locations (a shared company vehicle is available for regional travel). Ability to walk long distances over rough terrain on regional farms. Ability to drive long distances to regional farms. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Schedule This position is full-time, year-round, with an expected weekly schedule of 35-40 hours. Working days are Monday through Friday, with three (3) in office days and a mandatory presence on Wednesdays. Occasional weekend and evenings hours may be needed. Compensation This full-time, exempt, and salaried role pays $85,000 - $90,000 annually, and includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, incentive savings plan, paid time off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, FSA programs, and potential for parental leave for full-time regular employees who have been employed with GrowNYC for 175 days). This position is not union-eligible/not a part of the bargaining unit. Location This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three (3) days per week in our Manhattan office with a mandatory presence on Wednesdays. In-person field-based work at Greenmarket locations is required. Visits to regional farms and partner organizations may be needed. Applications Qualified candidates for the Farm Business and Marketing Specialist position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis starting Monday, November 24, 2025. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters, please. GrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.

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