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  • Secretary/Clerk (Linden)
    Secretary/Clerk (Linden)
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Linden

    Secretary/Clerk at Cars Time Used Car Dealership Position Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Cars Time Used Car Dealership is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Secretary to support our team with administrative tasks and ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. As the first point of contact for customers, the Secretary will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere at the dealership. Key Responsibilities: • Greet customers and answer incoming calls, providing information or directing inquiries to the appropriate person., • Schedule appointments for sales, service, and test drives, and maintain an organized calendar., • Manage paperwork for vehicle sales, financing, and registration, ensuring all documents are accurate and complete., • Maintain customer records and update the CRM database., • Handle general office tasks such as filing, scanning, and copying., • Prepare and distribute invoices, receipts, and sales contracts as needed., • Order office supplies and maintain an organized workspace., • Assist the sales team with administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and following up with customers., • Provide basic information to customers about vehicle availability and pricing, or connect them with a salesperson., • Support dealership events and promotional activities as needed. Qualifications: • Bilingual English and Spanish, • Proven experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM systems., • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Friendly and professional demeanor., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Experience in the automotive industry is a plus, but not required. Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Paid Training, • Long term opportunity, • Opportunities for career growth and development, • A positive and supportive work environment, • Long

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  • Chief of Staff
    Chief of Staff
    9 days ago
    $15–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Company Eagle Engineering is building the next-generation engineering services firm—one platform, powered by aligned capital and purpose-built technology—to remove tedious work from engineers and let them focus on high-value design. We are a small, fast-moving founding team looking for a high-ownership Chief of Staff who wants to help build an engineering company from the ground up. The Role: As Chief of Staff, you will be the operational engine behind Eagle’s founding team. You will keep the founders focused on what only they can do—while you clear roadblocks, run internal operations, coordinate workflows, and build systems that scale. This is a hybrid, high-trust role with a front-row seat to company-building: M&A, outreach to engineering CEOs, investor conversations, operations design, and the creation of a next-generation engineering platform. Ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage ambiguity, loves building structure from chaos, and wants ownership—not task-taking. What You’ll Do: Founder Operations & Executive Support • Manage complex calendars, meetings, investor/founder calls, and prep materials, • Coordinate travel, events, and logistics for conferences, site visits, and diligence, • Draft briefs, emails, and communication that represent Eagle professionally, • Keep the founders’ time aligned with strategic priorities Project & Systems Management • Build processes, SOPs, reporting, and task-tracking systems from scratch, • Run cross-functional projects end-to-end: scoping → timeline → delivery, • Maintain CRM hygiene, create dashboards, and ensure operational repeatability, • Identify bottlenecks and implement fixes without waiting to be asked Communication & Stakeholder Management • Serve as a polished point of contact for engineering owners, advisors, and investors, • Prepare decks, write summaries, and manage external communications, • Support relationships across prospects, partners, and internal stakeholders Who You Are • Ownership-driven: you spot problems and fix them before being asked, • Systems thinker: you enjoy building structure, clarity, and repeatable processes, • Operational athlete: you can juggle scheduling, projects, documentation, and communication simultaneously, • Direct, warm communicator who can represent founders professionally, • Calm under pressure; resourceful in ambiguous situations, • Excited to join an early team, help shape culture, and grow with the company Experience That Maps Well You may have experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Project Manager, Ops Associate, or similar role in a startup, VC firm, nonprofit, or high-velocity environment. You’ve likely managed fast-moving leaders, built systems, and run critical internal operations. What You’ll Get • Direct access to founders and a hands-on seat in building a company from zero, • Fast learning curve across operations, engineering services, and M&A, • Ownership, autonomy, and visibility into high-impact decision making, • Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership role as Eagle scales, • Competitive compensation for part-time/hybrid internship-to-hire role

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  • Social Media Creative Assistant
    Social Media Creative Assistant
    13 days ago
    $22–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    ABOUT THE ROLE: Join a growing fashion + lifestyle marketing and creative agency as a Part Time Creative Assistant, working directly with the CEO & Founder on content creation, UGC production, and creative operations. This role is perfect for someone who loves TikTok, Reels, UGC content, fashion trends, and is comfortable stepping in front of the camera when needed. If you’re young, stylish, personable, and looking for your first job or a flexible side gig this is a great way to break into the creative marketing world. * Please send any examples of your social media/content experience. This can be a personal Instagram or Tiktok * WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Create short-form content (TikToks, Reels, UGC) for fashion + lifestyle campaigns, • Film behind-the-scenes content and contribute to creative direction, • Appear on camera for speaking videos, outfit try-ons, UGC demos, and lifestyle content, • Assist with content ideas: hooks, scripts, trends, audios, transitions, • Help with simple editing (CapCut preferred), • Support the CEO during half-day shoots in Manhattan (Chelsea / Midtown / Downtown), • Assist with product organization, prep, set-up, props, and styling, • Participate in business operations + marketing tasks, such as:, • Organizing content calendars, • CRM/data entry, • Creator/model outreach lists, • Trend + competitor research, • Responding to DMs/messages professionally, • Bring fun energy, creativity, and a strong eye for social content WHO YOU ARE: • Very active on TikTok/Instagram and understand current trends, • Comfortable speaking on camera and being filmed, • Friendly, confident, and naturally stylish, • Passionate about fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and content creation, • Personable with great communication skills, • Organized, reliable, and eager to learn from a founder-level mentor, • Bonus experience (not required):, • UGC creation or influencing, • Fashion retail or styling, • Canva, CapCut, or basic editing, • Modeling or photography LOCATION: • NYC-based, • In-person shoots primarily NYC, • Some tasks can be done remote/flexibly HOURS • 6 –10 hours per week to start, • Flexible scheduling, • Occasional weekend or afternoon shoots

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  • Speech-Language Pathologist
    Speech-Language Pathologist
    1 month ago
    $70–$75 hourly
    Part-time
    Mid Island, Staten Island

    Paradigm Rehabilitation is seeking passionate Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to join our multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality care for pediatric and geriatric patients across the five boroughs of NYC. As an SLP, you will conduct home visits to assess patients' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities. You will develop personalized treatment plans and provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication skills, enhance swallowing safety, and boost overall quality of life. With the flexibility to set your own schedule, you'll make a meaningful impact in home care settings while working in a supportive and compassionate environment. We value both our therapists and the families we serve, offering ongoing mentorship, professional development, and a rewarding opportunity to help others. If you're dedicated to making a difference and seeking a fulfilling career, apply today! Speech Language Pathologist Requirements: • Graduate from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program, • Unencumbered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license and registration in New York, • Conduct home visit assessments for referred patients, providing direct care to evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities, • Basic computer literacy skills, • Proficient in EMR documentation (experience with Hello Note preferred but not required), • Interest in working with both pediatric and geriatric patients (preferred but not required), • Excellent communication skills with office staff and fellow therapists, • Assess, identify goals, measure progress, and provide plans for re-evaluation for children with a variety of developmental delays, • Maintain up-to-date CPR certification and adhere to all safety protocols, • Manage a minimum caseload of 4-5 patients (preferred but not required), • Provide speech-language services to school-aged students in home settings Why join us? • Competitive Pay: Earn between $70 - $90 per hour, with additional opportunities for increased rates based on experience and location., • Location Flexibility: Choose where you work with cases available across all five boroughs of New York City., • Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the freedom to set your own hours and work around your lifestyle with no minimum caseload requirement., • Diverse Caseload: Treat a variety of pediatric and geriatric patients, from school-age children to seniors., • Independent Contractor Role: Take control of your career while working as an independent contractor., • Compensation for Documentation Time: Get paid for the time spent documenting patient progress (for pediatric patients)., • Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $3000 in bonuses for referring new therapists to our team., • Comprehensive Clinical Support: Receive ongoing mentorship and support from experienced professionals to help you grow in your career., • Continuous Education: Access opportunities for ongoing professional development, workshops, and training to enhance your skills., • Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of weekly pay.

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  • Secretary Bilingual
    Secretary Bilingual
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Linden

    Secretary/Clerk at Cars Time Used Car Dealership Position Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Cars Time Used Car Dealership is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Secretary to support our team with administrative tasks and ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. As the first point of contact for customers, the Secretary will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere at the dealership. Key Responsibilities: *Must have working experience at a Used Car Dealership. * Greet customers and answer incoming calls, providing information or directing inquiries to the appropriate person. * Schedule appointments for sales, service, and test drives, and maintain an organized calendar. * Manage paperwork for vehicle sales, financing, and registration, ensuring all documents are accurate and complete. * Maintain customer records and update the CRM database. * Handle general office tasks such as filing, scanning, and copying. * Prepare and distribute invoices, receipts, and sales contracts as needed. * Order office supplies and maintain an organized workspace. * Assist the sales team with administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and following up with customers. * Provide basic information to customers about vehicle availability and pricing, or connect them with a salesperson. * Support dealership events and promotional activities as needed. Qualifications: * Bilingual English and Spanish * Proven experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM systems. * Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Friendly and professional demeanor. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Experience in the automotive industry is a plus, but not required. Benefits: * Competitive salary * Paid Training * Long term opportunity * Opportunities for career growth and development * A positive and supportive work environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Ability to Commute: * Linden, NJ 07036 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Linden, NJ 07036: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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