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  • Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
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    Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    4 hours ago
    $28–$39 hourly
    Full-time
    Teaneck

    The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. This role supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization, communication, and documentation. Key Responsibilities: • Answer and direct phone calls, • Organize and schedule appointments and meetings, • Maintain filing systems (electronic and paper), • Prepare reports, memos, letters, and other documents, • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, • Manage office supplies inventory, • Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, • Coordinate travel arrangements, • Provide general support to visitors, • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, • Required Qualifications:, • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred), • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office assistant, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, • Ability to multitask and prioritize work, • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, • Preferred Skills:, • Experience with office management systems, • Basic accounting knowledge, • Customer service experience, • Work Environment:, • Office setting, • Full-time or part-time positions available, • Standard business hours (may vary by organization)

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  • Dental Hygienist
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    Dental Hygienist
    1 day ago
    $50–$60 hourly
    Full-time
    Caldwell

    We are a well-established, patient-focused periodontal practice in Essex County, NJ seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our growing team. Our office specializes in periodontal therapy and dental implant care, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional clinical outcomes in a warm, professional environment. Responsibilities: • Perform comprehensive periodontal charting, • Provide scaling and root planing, maintenance, and prophylaxis, • Educate patients on periodontal health and home care techniques, • Take digital radiographs, • Assist in maintaining accurate clinical records, • Collaborate with periodontist and team to ensure optimal patient care Qualifications: • Active New Jersey Dental Hygiene License (required), • Local anesthesia license (preferred), • Experience in a periodontal or specialty practice preferred (but not required), • Strong communication and patient education skills, • Detail-oriented and team-focused What We Offer: • Competitive compensation (based on experience), • Paid time off, • Supportive and professional work environment, • Modern technology and equipment, • Opportunity for long-term growth If you are passionate about periodontal health and want to be part of a respected specialty practice, we would love to meet you.

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  • B2B Sales - Print & Direct Mail Advertising - Contractor
    B2B Sales - Print & Direct Mail Advertising - Contractor
    1 day ago
    $2500–$15000 monthly
    Part-time
    Montclair

    Job description: Job post summary Pay: $2,500.00 - $15,000.00 per month 40% Commission on Gross Sales + Performance Bonuses This is a Partnership, Not Employment This is a 1099 Contractor Position | Your Work For Yourself and What Your Earn Reflects That | Flexibility, Independence, and Uncapped Earning Potential Job description: Location: Northern NJ (Essex & Bergen Counties) + Rockland County, NY Hybrid Remote/In-Person | Choose Your Own Hours | Operate Independently About the Opportunity: Looking for a flexible, high-earning sales role you can do part-time or as a side hustle? Smart Shopper is a trusted local marketing company with over 33 years of success helping small businesses grow. We publish beautifully designed, direct-mailed magazines and postcards that reach over 90,000 households in NJ and NY. As we grow, we’re looking for outgoing, motivated individuals to sell ad space to local businesses — on your own time and with uncapped commission & bonus potential. What You’ll Do: Sell ads in our direct-mail magazines and postcard campaigns Meet or call local business owners to pitch affordable, high-impact marketing Build your own book of clients and relationships Submit sales agreements (we handle the design + fulfillment) Work remotely and set your own schedule Why You’ll Love This Role: ✅ Commission-Based – 40% of all gross sales (no cap!) ✅ Performance Bonuses – Top contractors earn $7,500–$10,000/month ✅ Flexible Hours – Set your own schedule, part-time or full-time ✅ Big Growth Potential – Work your way up to a full-time territory manager or even a franchise owner ✅ Supportive Team – We offer leads, networking events, mentorship, and fast responses when you need help We’re Looking For: Self-starters who enjoy flexibility Confident communicators who aren’t afraid of cold outreach Sales experience is a plus (especially B2B or cold calling), but not required Schedule & Compensation: Commission: 40% of gross sales + bonuses Part-time, Full-time, Contract Work from home + local in-person business visits $2,500–$10,000/month (based on sales volume) Ready to Start? If you’re motivated, professional, and ready to earn based on your own effort, apply today. Let us know what excites you about helping local businesses succeed! Job Type: Contract Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Employee discount Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Professional development assistance Referral program Travel reimbursement Work from home People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you comfortable operating independently and earning based upon your own performance? Do you have any experience in sales? Specifically, cold sales and in-person sales?

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  • Cashier
    Cashier
    7 days ago
    Part-time
    Wayne

    Join our dynamic retail team as a Cashier/Sales Associate, where your energy and enthusiasm will drive exceptional customer experiences. In this role, you will be the friendly face of our store, providing outstanding service while efficiently managing transactions and assisting customers with their shopping needs. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment that encourages repeat business and fosters customer loyalty. Whether handling sales, stocking shelves, or demonstrating products, you’ll play a vital part in our store’s success and growth. Responsibilities Greet customers warmly and assist them with their shopping, product inquiries, and purchases to ensure a positive experience. Operate the POS (Point of Sale) system accurately to process transactions swiftly and securely. Handle cash, credit/debit card payments, and perform cash handling duties with precision. Conduct product demos to showcase features and benefits, encouraging upselling opportunities. Maintain merchandising standards by stocking shelves, organizing displays, and ensuring products are well-presented. Assist with inventory management through stock replenishment and inventory checks to keep the sales floor organized. Provide excellent phone etiquette when answering inquiries or assisting customers remotely. Support team members with supervising tasks when needed and contribute to a collaborative store environment. Skills Proficiency with POS systems and cash handling procedures to ensure smooth checkout experiences. Previous supervising experience is a plus, demonstrating leadership in retail settings. Ability to conduct engaging product demos that educate customers and promote sales. Bilingual skills are highly valued to connect with a diverse customer base effectively. Strong communication skills to clearly convey information and provide exceptional customer service. Knowledge of retail sales techniques, upselling strategies, and merchandising principles. Experience in grocery stores or similar retail environments is preferred for familiarity with retail operations. Basic math skills for accurate cash register operations and transaction calculations. Excellent phone etiquette for professional remote communication with customers or vendors. Join us in creating an energetic shopping environment where customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do! Job Type: Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 28 – 30 per week Benefits: Employee discount Work Location: In person

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  • Project Architect
    Project Architect
    8 days ago
    $75920 yearly
    Full-time
    Verona

    Project Architect is needed to perform the following duties: ● Candidate requires to participate and work on different types of projects like Public/Private School, Health facilities, Libraries, Police, Municipal etc. of medium to large size. Candidate should assist project manager on all aspects of cost and schedule, and through resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery. ● Understand and learn the building construction application approval process, plan submittals, plan processing, and payment processing. Assist in preparing the “front end” specifications for each project with Project Manager. ● Coordinates the input and efforts of all types of project including Public work and Schools. Learn to negotiate, administers, and control contracts with consultants, developers, contractors and other agencies. ● Identifies potential problem areas in advance, ask for corrective action, and brings unresolved difficulties to the attention of proper authority. ● Assist project manager for reviewing Methods, materials and equipment used in various type of projects including School construction, operation, and maintenance. Prepare meeting minutes at all attended meetings. ● Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD), and Revit equipment to produce designs, working drawings, forms and records. Also creating presentations for clients using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop CS6. ● Draw detailed scale plans for buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data. ● Candidate should have primary knowledge for Building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the International Code Council. (ICC) building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) codes. ● Perform methods and assist in all phases of construction. ● Predesign (PD) – Candidate should set up Revit files, generate initial 3d sketches, assist project manager to set up the budget and contract documents with client Schematic Design (SD) – Candidate should research materials and design and generate programming. Candidate to participate project manager and client meetings and take meeting minutes notes. Design Development (DD) – Candidate to focus on Drafting work in this phase and generate cartoon set. Candidate to coordinate drawings and schedule with client and MEP Engineers. Candidate to work closely with interior designer and furniture vendors at the same time Construction Documents (CDs) – Candidate to coordinate MEP Set with Architectural and develop cartoon set into fully construction document set. Candidate to assist Project manager for Bidding documents and addendums Construction Administration (CA) – Candidate to attend construction meetings with project managers in this phase, generate field reports, check and approve submittals, provide meeting minutes ● Candidate should know hand drafting and software drafting in Revit and AutoCAD. ● Candidate should know how to deal with Project manager and Plumbing/Mechanical/HVAC/Structure consultants and should make sure everyone is up to date with latest drawing set. ● Candidate should know how to create detailed 3d modelling of buildings including walkthrough, animation and Virtual reality. ● Knowledge Municipal and educational projects using Revit software in architecture is must. ● Candidate should be able to draft detailed Plans, Building Sections, Wall Sections, Elevations, Plan details, Bathroom Details, Stairs and Elevator. ● Produce CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, working drawings, charts, forms, records and color boards for specific architectural design. ● Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design layouts. ● Research and develop design and product solutions and presents them for consideration. ● Produce drawings and specifications that have been red lined by project managers. ● Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts. Generate presentation drawings/images/sketches for the client to approve design concepts and material selections. ● Responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for the overall project ● Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software. Bachelor's Degree is required in Architecture .

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    Wayne

    At Johnston & Murphy we believe that attributes are as important as experience and that who you are is as important as what you know. We believe that it’s the intangibles that make people and organizations special. Towards that end we have created a culture around an attributes based people model called P.R.I.D.E. Pay Range: $45,000 per year (Includes base pay & personal commissions) Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager Passion – Personally dedicated to being the best; conveys enthusiasm for the organization with a “can do” attitude; never gives up. Consistently meet deadlines Use J&M sales tools to implement and obtain sales objectives Utilize all available resources to improve performance and to further educate yourself and your sales team Represents the Brand – Acts as an ambassador for the brand to the outside world; creates a store environment representative of a premium brand; adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values. Effectively Network and Recruit Assist in interviewing and hiring personnel using the PRIDE model Assist in the implementation of visual guidelines, window changes and maintaining store appearance Adhere to personal presentation guidelines Consistently deliver World Class Service and use proper phone etiquette Interpersonal Skills – Effective communicator within the organization; builds lasting and productive relationships with co-workers. Build lasting and productive relationships within the organization Assist in the implementation, utilizing and certifying the team in all training programs Effective communication skills Assist in coaching and counseling performance to achieve company standards Assist in the implementation and adherence to all company policies and procedures Assist in the creation and administering PRIDE Performance Plans and Evaluations Delivers Results – Achieves financial goals; manages profitability through personal and team performance; executes company priorities. Meet and exceed sales plans, both store and personal Meet and exceed sales metrics, both store and personal Assist in protecting company assets including accurate inventory and cash management Assist in the creation and maintaining of weekly work schedules to utilize talent and maximize sales Edge – Can effectively initiate and manage change; makes good decisions based on analysis and knowledge; conveys sense of urgency and moves issues to closure. Ability to: Assist in managing ALL performance, from exceptional to deficient Identify trends through shopping the competition and other trend resources Effectively use all merchandise reports to assist in analyzing, identifying and communicating merchandising needs to maximize your business Partner with HR to move issues to closure Interpersonal Skills – Effective communicator within the organization; builds lasting and productive relationships with co-workers. Build lasting and productive relationships within the organization Assist in the implementation, utilizing and certifying the team in all training programs Effective communication skills Assist in coaching and counseling performance to achieve company standards Assist in the implementation and adherence to all company policies and procedures Assist in the creation and administering PRIDE Performance Plans and Evaluations Delivers Results – Achieves financial goals; manages profitability through personal and team performance; executes company priorities. Meet and exceed sales plans, both store and personal Meet and exceed sales metrics, both store and personal Assist in protecting company assets including accurate inventory and cash management Assist in the creation and maintaining of weekly work schedules to utilize talent and maximize sales Edge – Can effectively initiate and manage change; makes good decisions based on analysis and knowledge; conveys sense of urgency and moves issues to closure. Ability to: Assist in managing ALL performance, from exceptional to deficient Identify trends through shopping the competition and other trend resources Effectively use all merchandise reports to assist in analyzing, identifying and communicating merchandising needs to maximize your business Partner with HR to move issues to closure Job Requirements Prior management experience in retail environment preferred. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Effective communication skills. Professional appearance. Willingness to learn. Stable prior employment history. Physical demands: this position involves constant moving, talking, listening, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing for long periods of time, walking, using hands to operate controls and climbing ladders in a safe manner. In addition, the ability to lift at least 40 lbs. The successful candidate will work a retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. The candidate must adapt quickly to the competitive environment of retail sales Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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  • Physical Therapist
    Physical Therapist
    1 month ago
    $95000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paramus

    If you’re looking for a rewarding career that contributes to helping people restore their active, pain-free lives, consider joining the Kayal Orthopaedic Center team. We have a great opportunity for a Physical Therapist at our Bergen County NJ office. This position is Mon - Fri, 5 8 hour shifts, or 4 10 hour shifts with one day off. Basic Function Responsible for providing patients with all phases of physical therapy. Responsibilities 1. Evaluate incoming patient conditions to determine appropriate physical treatment programs, and consult with referring Physicians regarding diagnosis., 2. Develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs., 3. Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques to include: • exercise instruction, • manual therapy techniques, • modalities (ultrasound), • activities of daily living 4. Document treatments rendered on billing sheets and in appropriate patient charts., 5. Record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit., 6. Prepare patient care/progress notes and other required forms as requested., 7. Consult with referring Physicians regarding patient diagnosis, and communicate changes via progress notes., 8. Communicate with referring Physicians and Physical Therapy Assistants regarding patient therapy and equipment., 9. Communicate with Physical Therapy Assistants to perform interim therapy evaluations to continually modify and update treatment programs., 10. Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment., 11. Compose discharge notes for patients, refer to appropriate outside sources as necessary., 12. Attend continuing educational courses to obtain advanced clinical skills., 13. Maintain current knowledge of Physical Therapist roles and continuing trends in the industry. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required) Location: Bergen County, NJ (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Personal Assistant (PA)
    Personal Assistant (PA)
    2 months ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Carlstadt

    Personal Assistant provides high-level, personalized support to a busy executive, ensuring day-to-day life and business activities run smoothly and efficiently. This role blends administrative excellence with lifestyle management, acting as a trusted gatekeeper, planner, and project coordinator for both professional and personal matters. Core Personal Support • Develops a strong understanding of the executive’s preferences, priorities, schedule, and communication style to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems., • Manages calendars, appointments, travel, and daily logistics, adjusting plans quickly as priorities change., • Handles personal scheduling, errands, reservations, and household-related tasks, ensuring the executive’s time is focused on high-value activities. Administrative & Communication Duties • Monitors and organizes the executive’s inbox, identifies urgent items, and drafts professional and personal correspondence for review., • Prepares and edits documents, reports, and presentations as needed, maintaining impeccable attention to detail and accuracy., • Coordinates meetings (virtual and in-person), including logistics, materials, and follow-up on action items until completion. Lifestyle, Travel, and Household Coordination • Arranges complex domestic and occasional international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries that reflect the executive’s preferences., • Coordinates with household and personal service providers (e.g., maintenance, cleaners, trainers) to ensure smooth operations and a well-managed home environment., • Supports personal projects, events, and special occasions, from planning through execution, with a discreet and personable approach. Skills, Experience, and Qualities • 2-5 years of experience supporting an executive, business owner, or high-net-worth individual in a personal and/or executive assistant capacity., • Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and a “person first” mentality focused on service, trust, and reliability.

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