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South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. With a flexible schedule and generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: Established in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is a 501(c)3 youth development organization dedicated to providing holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City students. Our mission is to foster a strong sense of belonging in youth while equipping them with tools to excel academically, professionally, and personally. By championing education equity through our innovative approach, we ensure our youth are prepared to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their communities. As one of the first South Asian organizations in the United States, we play a critical role in supporting the positive development of youth from immigrant communities. Today, we provide culturally affirming programming at 10 schools and our community center reaching an ever-growing number of individuals each year. To date, we have made a significant impact on the well-being of our community by fostering resilience and wellness and increasing access to opportunities. Position Summary: The Young Women’s Leadership Program Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and facilitation of SAYA’s programming at our partner high schools and the Elmhurst Center including but not limited to Young Women’s Leadership and Postsecondary Access. SAYA’s high school programming aims to help youth navigate their complex and layered personal and social identities; practice self-care; develop positive relationships with family members and peers; and receive mentorship. The skills we help our youth build are transferable in other areas of their lives and in the future, including succeeding in high school and post-secondary opportunities. The goal is to raise their critical consciousness so that they will be better equipped to navigate their own lives, offer peer support to others and become advocates for themselves and their communities. Supervisor: Co-Director of High School and College Programs Responsibilities: Program Management - Oversee the registration and enrollment process for youth. - Lead the annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference. - Track and manage attendance and other student data using our web-based database and other customized tools. - Provide program data for grant reporting as is necessary. - Conduct periodic evaluation of programming to measure effectiveness of services and maintain documentation of activities and outcomes. - Attend trainings, professional development workshops and conferences. - Manage new projects, initiatives, and duties. Curriculum Development and Facilitation - Develop lesson plans and curriculum for leadership, college access and enrichment programming. - Utilize social emotional learning framework and strategies in the development of resources, tools and support for youth. - Incorporate social justice and advocacy framework for curriculum development. - Facilitate sessions at the Elmhurst Center and school site(s). - Collaborate with colleagues around the planning of lessons, curriculum, career exposure and career events, special events, and trips. - Plan and facilitate enrichment activities such as visual arts, performing arts, and interest-based clubs during the school day and after school. - Incorporate an equity lens in program development. - Relationship Building and Youth Engagement. - Build positive rapport and mentoring relationships with youth by being enthusiastic, approachable, available and ready to listen. - Navigate varying group dynamics when facilitating different cohorts of youth and be a strong relationship-builder. - Provide individual, group advisement, and overall guidance for the personal and academic development of youth participants. - Participate in youth activities and free time spent outside of formally structured programming. - Lead events, and recreational and enrichment activities, which will vary throughout the year based on student interest and program scheduling priorities. - Coordinate and chaperone trips which may be held during the school day, after-school, evenings, weekends and summer. - Support youth with academic activities by providing assistance with school work and projects. - Ability to hold space for difficult conversations and formulate a plan of action for individual youth after 1:1 check ins. Partnership Development and Recruitment - Cultivate strong partnerships with SAYA colleagues, school teachers/administrators, college representatives, other CBOs and NYC government agencies to provide youth with a range of resources and support. - Build collaborative relationships with community partners and school leaders, including administration, teachers, parent coordinators, and guidance counselors. - Strengthen the connection between SAYA school partner sites and SAYA’s Elmhurst Center by collaborating with colleagues and providing information about Center programs and events to school-based youth. - Participate in youth recruitment efforts with outreach to school and community organization stakeholders. - Attend occasional evening events at the school site(s), Elmhurst Center, and other community-based organizations throughout the year to represent SAYA programming. The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Qualifications: - Bachelor degree required - At least 2+ years experience in relevant fields (Education, Social Work, Counseling) preferred - Experience with workshop facilitation, youth mentorship, classroom management, and curriculum development required - Experience developing curriculum incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL), social justice and positive youth development - Previous experience in and knowledge of NYC public schools required - Highly flexible and openness to feedback, with ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting - Willingness to support larger SAYA team with various tasks as is needed, must be open to and contribute to supportive team culture across programs - Excels with contingency planning for events, workshops, and flexibility in addressing changing program needs - Excellent proficiency in Google Suite, including Google Spreadsheet, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, MS-Excel - Must be comfortable with public speaking in leading events and initiative Compensation and Benefits - $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience - PTO starting at 25 days - 10 paid holidays - 12 weeks (60 days) of paid leave based on eligibility - Employer sponsored medical benefits with generous employer contributions for employee and dependents - Optional dental, vision, transit, and FSA benefits - Retirement plan with 1:1 match of employee’s contribution up to 3% of annual salary (capped at $16,000) Additional Information - This position is in-person - This role may require you to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. You must be available to work early morning hours at school-based sites and evening hours when at our Elmhurst Center - Must be comfortable with periodic commute and occasional transfer of items between school and SAYA central office, and other designated locations as assigned or as is needed Please provide a cover letter with your application. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Overview We are a fast-growing restaurant management company with a vision to expand across the U.S. market. We are seeking an experienced and bilingual Marketing Manager who is fluent in both English and Chinese. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brand strategy, market research, and promotional campaigns, with the ability to lead a team and align marketing efforts with our company’s growth objectives. Responsibilities As the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans to enhance brand influence, improve customer experience, and drive business growth. Key responsibilities include: Brand Strategy & Development – Create and implement marketing strategies aligned with company goals, ensuring consistent brand messaging. Marketing Campaigns – Plan and execute digital and traditional marketing campaigns to boost brand awareness and sales. Team Leadership – Manage and mentor the marketing team, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a collaborative work environment. Market Research & Analysis – Monitor industry trends, analyze competitor activities, and adjust strategies to capitalize on market opportunities. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with sales, operations, and other departments to align marketing initiatives with business objectives. Customer Experience Enhancement – Continuously improve restaurant guest experiences to strengthen brand loyalty. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). 5+ years of marketing management experience, with a proven track record in brand strategy and campaign execution. Prior experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is a plus. At least 2 years of team leadership experience. Fluency in both English and Chinese (verbal and written), with strong negotiation and communication skills. Proficient in market research, data analysis, and competitor benchmarking. Ability to independently plan and execute marketing initiatives. Creative, results-driven, and able to thrive under pressure. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Day shift Application Question(s): Have you been involved in the operation and growth of at least one successful brand? State how many commercially successful F&B brands you’ve directly built or operated. For your highest-impact case: 1. What was your precise role and core responsibilities? (Specify reporting structure) 2. What quantifiable outcomes did you drive? (Use %/$/time metrics) 3. What evidence proves this brand’s commercial success? (e.g., expansion, awards, funding) Experience: Established F&B brands: 2 years (Preferred) F&B branding/marketing: 5 years (Required) Language: Mandarin (Required) Work Location: In person

Qualifications We require a minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience You are naturally competitive and possess an outgoing and fun personality You demonstrate a passion for providing outstanding customer service You are able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays You have strong communication skills and the ability to foster a customer-focused selling culture You have the capacity to work collaboratively with all other Psycho Bunny team members to achieve goals Benefits You’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and constantly expand your skill set You’ll have an entire team in your corner, ensuring that you are seen, heard, respected, and treated the way you want to be treated Casual dress code All the swag you can get with an amazing employee discount! Responsibilities As the company forges to scale exception growth, you’re presented with the opportunity to get involved and make a meaningful impact Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associate, guarantees consistently high customer experience within the Store per Psycho Bunny’s core values and service standards You will assist with the store’s visual directives and maintain standards of housekeeping You will develop a full understanding of computer systems to ring transactions and perform other functions, such as merchandise transfers and order fulfillment You will protect store assets and inventory through awareness of loss prevention procedures and will report any violations to a supervisor You will employ an authentic approach to clienteling and building long-term relationships with customers with a focus on building sales You will build a highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, conversion and capturing customer phone and e-mail You will assist with all other duties as required by store management Job description Can you envision your future accomplishments as a SALES ASSOCIATE at PSYCHO BUNNY? WHO WE ARE Psycho Bunny is a worldwide menswear brand that had one mission when it was founded in New York back in 2005: to perfect the polo. Nearly two decades later, our quality-obsessed approach has built a devoted following of fashion-conscious individuals looking for exceptional-quality everyday staples that command attention—while remaining unconventional and daring. Today, color-driven collections extend to Pima cotton T-shirts, plush French terry sweats, versatile bottoms, elevated outerwear, need-to-have accessories, and a myriad of perfected polos. are reimagined for each drop, of which there are approximately 13 every year. Our global expansion in the fashion landscape is attributed to the eclectic personalities who have joined our ranks, making Psycho Bunny the creative community it is today—and will be tomorrow. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? This isn’t your typical workplace. Your voice will be heard. You’ll matter. And you’ll be instrumental in our unique brand’s ascent to new heights. Our rapid global expansion requires fluidity in an ever-changing high-performance environment. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and constantly expand your skill set. We’re looking for forward-thinkers who want to take ownership and drive change. As the company forges to scale exception growth, you’re presented with the opportunity to get involved and make a meaningful impact. If all this sounds appealing, we’d love to meet you! WHAT IS THE ROLE? Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associate, guarantees consistently high customer experience within the Store per Psycho Bunny’s core values and service standards. HOW WILL YOU DO IT? • You will assist with the store’s visual directives and maintain standards of housekeeping. • You will develop a full understanding of computer systems to ring transactions and perform other functions, such as merchandise transfers and order fulfillment. • You will protect store assets and inventory through awareness of loss prevention procedures and will report any violations to a supervisor. • You will employ an authentic approach to clienteling and building long-term relationships with customers with a focus on building sales. • You will build a highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, conversion and capturing customer phone and e-mail. • You will assist with all other duties as required by store management. WHO YOU ARE Your achievements: We require a minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience. Your contribution: • You are naturally competitive and possess an outgoing and fun personality. • You demonstrate a passion for providing outstanding customer service. • You are able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. • You have strong communication skills and the ability to foster a customer-focused selling culture. • You have the capacity to work collaboratively with all other Psycho Bunny team members to achieve goals. WHAT WE OFFER You’ll have an entire team in your corner, ensuring that you are seen, heard, respected, and treated the way you want to be treated. That includes access to our employee benefits: • Casual dress code • All the swag you can get with an amazing employee discount! We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted