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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    1 day ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Union

    We are a lifestyle brand! We are on a mission to provide the world with simple, wholesome food and beverage items that fit today's lifestyle, offering an intimate, yet fast and consistent, experience to our customers. We love and take pride in what we do, and we currently offer an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ever-growing brand in this industry. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines., • Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies., • Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner., • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations., • Work collaboratively with the BOH team to ensure smooth and efficient operations., • Assist in receiving deliveries and putting them away in appropriate storage areas., • Show willingness and ability to cross-train across various roles in the restaurant to ensure rapid growth in responsibilities and contribution to team success., • Support with any additional duties assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 1-2 years experience working in a food production facility, fast-paced restaurant, etc., • Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense., • Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously., • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality food., • Excellent time management and organizational skills., • Great communication and teamwork skills., • Must be familiar with the measurement system., • Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. BENEFITS: • Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, and more., • Discounted Meals, • Growth & Advancement Opportunities, • 401(k) Plan with Company Match The general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job classification are contained in this job description. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, essential job functions, duties, skills required and other job requirements of personnel in this role. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Pura Vida Miami is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that building a team with diverse perspectives and experiences makes us stronger, more creative, and more connected to the communities we serve. Agency Disclaimer We’ve got this covered! At Pura Vida Miami, our Talent Acquisition team leads all hiring efforts internally. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, we mean it. Any resumes sent our way without a signed agreement in place (including those sent directly to our team or hiring managers) will be considered property of Pura Vida Miami and we won’t be responsible for any fees. If you’re interested in partnering with us, reach out to our Talent team first. We’re happy to connect the right way! $18.00 - $20.00/HOUR

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  • Executive Assistant
    Executive Assistant
    1 day ago
    $95000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About the Vilcek Foundation What We Do The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts and sciences. Who We Are The Vilcek Foundation was established in 2000 to amplify the diverse ways immigrants and cultural leaders enrich artistic and scientific communities in the United States. Since its formation, the foundation has awarded over $17 million in prizes and grants to foreign-born individuals and like-minded organizations committed to progressing our society. Responsibilities The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Vilcek Foundation President. Administrative Support for the President • Provide high-level administrative support to Vilcek Foundation President by managing complex schedules, meetings, files, and records., • Proactively manage and maintain contacts, take and respond to phone messages, and read and respond to email as needed., • Maintain confidential and mission-critical records and files, including founding documents, accounting, and fiscal records., • Schedule and confirm high-priority meetings, appointments, and travel for senior management., • Prepare executive-level presentations and printed materials, and conduct research to prepare for meetings with Vilcek Foundation affiliates., • Plan and manage regularly scheduled staff meeting agendas., • Coordinate travel, including schedules, itineraries, and accommodations for Vilcek Foundation executive staff., • Assist with drafting formal correspondence and copyediting as needed., • Assist with board meetings, including presentations, agendas, fiscal reporting, and meeting minutes. General Administrative, Programmatic, and Facility Support: • Provide administrative support for all Foundation initiatives, including art collections, prizes, exhibitions, grants, and events., • Maintain a neat and orderly third-floor supply room and fourth-floor supply closet weekly. Inform the Registrar and Manager of Collections, Exhibitions, and Facilities when a reorder of office supplies, stamps/postage, and other office materials is needed., • Assist with writing, research, correspondence, purchasing, facilities management, and facilities upkeep as required., • Assist with facility vendor oversight as directed by the Registrar and Manager of Collections, Exhibitions, and Facilities., • Manage and maintain database and contact systems, with responsibility for high-level individual and organizational records, and preparation of strategic mailing, invitation, and guest lists., • Maintain expense and budget reports., • Coordinate and help oversee distribution of executive campaign materials, including press releases, letters, catalogues, cards, and other campaigns., • Provide support for Foundation events as needed. Other General Requirements: • All staff members are expected to provide general support to the President as needed., • All staff members are expected to help greet visitors as needed., • All staff members are expected to ensure that all correspondence sent from the Foundation is handled in a professional and accurate manner., • All staff members are expected to perform additional duties as assigned., • Maintaining a convivial atmosphere and cooperative spirit at the workplace is highly desirable., • All staff members are expected to maintain up-to-date contact and organizational records in Salesforce. Physical Requirements This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff, access files, and restock office equipment as needed. The Vilcek Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Skills and Requirements • Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field, or four years of relevant experience., • Authorization to work in the United States., • Availability to work on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., • A minimum of five years of experience supporting an Executive Director, CEO, President, or other senior executive, with 6-7 Years preferred., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail., • Strong project management experience., • Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and situations, including managing challenging or sensitive interactions with professionalism and tact., • Superior interpersonal skills, a courteous and professional manner, and comfort interfacing with the public., • Demonstrated self-motivation, comfort with ambiguity, and competence to work with limited direction., • Flexibility and willingness to work beyond working hours for events, or otherwise required., • Detailed knowledge of computers and facilities with applications such as Mac computers, iPhones and iPads, Google Calendar, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Dropbox, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel), Salesforce, Internet navigation/search functions, and calendar and database programs is essential., • Enthusiasm for the Vilcek Foundation’s mission., • Willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities. The Vilcek Foundation reserves the right to change job descriptions. While this job description is intended to include essential duties, it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised. Our Benefits • Employer-paid health insurance, • Dental & Vision Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Spending Account, • Tuition & Student Loan Reimbursement, • 401k and Employer Match, • Generous Vacation, • Free lunch on Friday, • Life Insurance, • Paid Holidays, • Professional Development

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  • Communications & Content Intern
    Communications & Content Intern
    23 days ago
    Part-time
    Central Ward, Newark

    Counter Fin (Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact Honoree) Location: Newark, NJ (Local) Type: Part-time, For-Credit Internship About Counter Fin Counter Fin is a Newark-based social impact firm helping workers navigate disability and leave benefits so they don't lose everything when work stops. We combine lived experience, technology, and human support to guide people through SSDI, TDI, FLI, and related claims. We are mission-driven, fast-paced, and dedicated to financial justice. The Role We are looking for a creative, tech-savvy storyteller to help us amplify our message. As our Communications & Content Intern, you won't just be "posting to social" you’ll be translating complex legal and financial hurdles into relatable, high-impact content that changes lives. How to Stand Out To ensure your application is fully reviewed, we encourage you to (1) apply here and (2) we encourage you to see Counter Fin Newark NJ”) and review our menu for the relevant options. This will also help you to understand Counter Fin, goals, tone and mission. Candidates who complete the steps are prioritized in our review process. What You’ll Do • Multi-Channel Strategy: Help plan, draft, and publish content across LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts., • Repurposing Mastery: Turn long-form stories and interviews into punchy short-form posts, captions, and visuals., • Creative Production: Assist with light video editing and graphics using tools like CapCut and Canva., • Analytics: Track basic metrics (views, followers, engagement) to report on what’s actually moving the needle., • PR Support: Assist with day-to-day communications for launches, press releases, and partner announcements. Who You Are • Current Student: Must be able to receive academic credit for this internship., • Strong Writer: You can adapt your "voice" from professional LinkedIn insights to engaging TikTok captions., • Social Native: High comfort level with TikTok, LinkedIn, and IG trends., • Mission-Aligned: A genuine interest in disability rights, social impact, or fintech for good., • AI-Fluent: Comfortable using tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, or Claude to brainstorm and draft efficiently., • Local: Able to join our team in Newark, NJ for collaborative sessions. Why Intern with Us? • Work directly with a Forbes 30 Under 30 award-winning team., • Build a portfolio of social impact content that actually matters., • Gain hands-on experience in the intersection of Fintech and Advocacy.

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  • SHOP TECHNICIAN (AUTO PARTS FABRICATION)
    SHOP TECHNICIAN (AUTO PARTS FABRICATION)
    30 days ago
    $19 hourly
    Part-time
    Middle Village, Queens

    Bavgruppe Designs is an auto parts company located in Middle Village, Queens, NY 11379. We deal in sales of original and aftermarket parts with an emphasis on headlight/tailights (building of parts, parts assembly, modification, associated work). We have been in business since 2010. The job we are posting calls for a 14-21 hour work week. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who is dependable, hardworking, and organized -- who will be responsible for assembly/dissasembly and modification of headlights for customer order fulfillments. The right person will be highly critical of their own work, pay attention to fabrication detail and work with minimal supervision once directions have been given. The tech will also fabricate led rings, box and label items, and assist with shop organization, among other things. Fabriation experience in shop work or a specialty related trade and dependability are preferred. IF YOU HAVE NO DIRECT OR RELATED EXPERIENCE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. NO UNSOLICITED PHONE CALLS PLEASE UNLESS WE CONTACT YOU FIRST. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO LEGALLY WORK IN THE US FOR THIS POSITION. Core hours will be 830M – 4PM, Monday through Wednesday, 7 hours per day plus 1/2 hour lunch. The shop is located in Middle Village, Queens 11379. Pay starts at $19 an hour and will rise upon completion of a 6 month probationary period. The specifics include: • Tech/Artisan Work - opening different brands of headlights cleanly, and carefully, and modifying of headlights to accept led rings/strips, etc. Includes painting of headlights and re-sealing, • LED Ring and LED Carbon Fiber Eyebrow fabrication, • Headlight lens swap - entails cutting open headlights, and removing old lenses, cleaning of channel, installation of new lens, replacement of old wiring as needed., • Organizing and unboxing of new products/materials, • Organizing and routing orders according to business need/priority, • Ensuring all orders are completed in a timely fashion, • Assembling misc parts, • Using a Dremel to shave PCB boards/gel to enable parts to fit correctly into plastic lenses, • Gluing parts neatly and cleanly, • Using shop equipment to ensure LED rings and other products are operating within correct voltage specifications, • Perform quality assurance checks, • Wiring of receivers/controllers for use with LED components, • Soldering of parts as needed, • Perform independent tasks based upon general direction Requirements: • Excellent independent problem solving skills, • Excels at manual tasks, • Able to adapt to methodical processes, • Meticulous and organized, • Strong work ethic and solution minded, • Excellence oriented, • Present professionally (phsically and in your communication) Preferred skills: • Prior experience in automotive shops, • Prior fabrication experience Non-Starters: • Frequent lateness will not be tolerated., • Frequent unannounced/unplanned absenteeism will not be tolerated. To apply, please respond to this ad via email and include your work history and/or resume. You MUST include a resume/or detailed work background when responding, and verifiable references are required. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for the unique skills, experience, and perspectives they bring. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status.

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  • Data Entry Specialist
    Data Entry Specialist
    1 month ago
    $25–$40 hourly
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    We are an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. At StarShield, we are committed to supporting individuals and businesses with dependable insurance services built on trust, clarity, and care. We believe that behind every strong organization is a team of dedicated professionals working together to uplift our clients and strengthen their future. Our mission revolves around service, integrity, and genuine support for every person we assist. Core Responsibilities: • Accurately input customer and policy information into company systems, • Maintain organized digital records and ensure all data is up to date, • Review entries for errors and make necessary corrections promptly, • Assist with document preparation, uploading, and internal data tracking, • Communicate with team members to confirm information when needed, • Follow company data security and privacy standards at all times Benefits: • Fully remote position — work from anywhere, • Flexible schedule options, • Growth and career development support, • Supportive, collaborative remote work environment, • Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization, • Paid training and performance-based advancement opportunities Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. StarShield Coverage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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