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Assist director with meet and greet of incoming audience for Nov. 16, 2024 4pm Christian Variety show ( 2 hours ) event at Ripley Grier Studios 520 8th ave. 16th floor, NY, NY 10018. ID required for security guard entrance. Collect low entrance fee under 20. Make small change, if needed. Assist with seating, restroom directions. Assist actors with directing them to the photographer for their headshot upon entry into the performance room on that day. This is a one day, Two hour paid position. Mature adult ,responsible,caring, professional. personable person, good with counting small change who dresses in business attire and has an energetic presence is desired.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT WORK A FLEXIBLE OVERNIGHT SCHEDULE INCLUDING WEEKENDS, PLEASE. Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated Overnight Facilities Operations Associate to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the load-in and load-out processes for events, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. As the primary point of contact for vendors and clients during overnight hours, you will address inquiries and resolve issues to facilitate successful event execution. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining an orderly process will be essential in providing a positive experience for all stakeholders. What you will do... - Oversee and coordinate all load-in and load-out activities for events during overnight hours, ensuring timely and efficient operations. - Serve as the main point of contact for vendors and clients, providing information and addressing questions or concerns as they arise. - Monitor event setups and ensure compliance with safety regulations and venue standards. - Assist with equipment handling, setup, and teardown as needed, maintaining organization and cleanliness throughout the venue. - Collaborate with other Facilities team members, General Managers, and the Director of Operations to develop and implement event logistics plans. - Document and report any issues or incidents during events, ensuring effective communication with relevant team members. - Ensure that all areas are secure and properly maintained throughout the overnight shifts. - Provide excellent customer service and support to vendors and clients, enhancing their overall experience. What you need to bring... Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience in event management or facilities operations preferred. - Flexible schedule, with availability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed. Weekend flexibility on Friday and Saturday nights is key. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a customer service-oriented mindset. Strong skills in keeping situations calm and on track, with good de-escalation abilities required. - Spanish-speaking abilities are highly preferred for seamless communication with vendors and team members. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. - Professional appearance and willingness to wear a company uniform required. - Tech savvy – Basic familiarity withGmail, Sheets, etc., to stay organized. - Ability to lift and move 50 pounds as needed.

The Visual Merchandising Manager at Dagne Dover is a key leadership role responsible for creating a visually engaging environment that reflects the brand's values and appeals to our customers through strategic retail display and merchandising. This role aligns the store visuals with overall brand aesthetic and initiatives and works closely with the Store Manager and Retail Operations to ensure the store remains visually compelling. The VMM will also assist with special projects supporting visual initiatives. This is a full-time, in person position at our Flagship Store in Soho and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Retail Operations with a dotted line to the Creative Director. The Role: Visual Impact: Align the store visuals with overall brand aesthetic and initiatives, and create and execute seasonal visual display to enhance the in-store customer experience. Maintain high visual standards through daily and weekly tasks including resetting display, resetting testing stations, and ensuring overall store ambiance, including playlist and scents. Participate in visual execution of events when needed. Leadership & Team Training: Develop visual standards and product knowledge and train team members on those standards. Set clear objectives and expectations for visual processes and special projects. Act as a leader in the store and partner with the Store Manager, ensuring alignment on store priorities. Operational Management: Collaborate with leadership to plan and execute store priorities, including opening/closing checklist and VM standards checklist. Balance visual merchandising tasks with customer service responsibilities, including working on the sales floor and supporting the store team as needed. Ensuring inventory accuracy when utilizing store products for merchandising and display. Change & Innovation: Bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life, creating a compelling environment and making the store an irresistible destination. Tailor and elevate visual direction to perfectly match the store's unique vibe. Store Environment: Utilize reporting tools to identify business opportunities in product placement and stock levels. Ensure safety standards and adherence to company policies to support store profitability. Development & Growth: Take ownership of personal and professional development. Lead special projects that support visual initiatives or personal career growth You: 2-3 years of visual merchandising experience at a corporate level preferable in a retail fashion environment 2-3 years of retail and/or customer service experience Proven track record of strong leadership and team management abilities Creative and strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail Excellent communication and training abilities Ability to adapt and innovate within a dynamic retail environment Knowledge of visual merchandising techniques Ability to see a project from start to finish, including ideation and execution The expected starting annual salary range is $75,000-$80,000. Schedule will typically be Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and one weekend per month to support events and peak times. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs. Founded in 2013, Dagne Dover is a digitally native, women-owned brand that designs problem-solving bags for all aspects of life. At its core, our company is aimed at making lives easier through empathy and good design. We love people, and we love making people happy. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us, as a diverse team ourselves. We’ve created a community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We encourage you to apply if you think it sounds like a good fit for you!

Benefits/Perks of Working With Us: Upon joining Real Hospitality Group, associates are offered competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexible access to wages, holiday, sick and vacation pay, health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401k, and many associate discount options. Purpose for the Position: The Catering & Events Manager is responsible for increasing hotel revenues by meeting with 3rd party planners, trade associations, corporate accounts, individuals, or other markets in order to promote the hotel and secure additional sales and detail all incoming events and service assigned events, banquets and meetings. The Catering & Events Manager Essential Responsibilities: Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times. Implement approved sales plan and action plans as directed. Develop and search for potential markets for hotel. Develop, create, and implement innovative Sales and Marketing techniques. Maintain CI/TY and prepare BEO packets and layouts for the team. Execute and distribute all in-house advertising and promotional campaigns. Maintain competitive analysis statistical information. Maintain current filing system on company accounts and prepare required reports. Maintain enthusiasm and interest throughout all stages of the conference planning. Detail all incoming events. Meet weekly with Food & Beverage Director to review operations efficiencies and concerns. Distribute and update all banquet event orders in a timely fashion ensuring all necessary departments have sufficient time to properly accommodate all client needs and requests. Work with the Audio-Visual department to ensure all equipment is ordered, set up, and tested prior to guest use. Work with culinary team to plan all menus and assist with catering events. Ensure all functions are billed correctly. Contact in house meeting planners to promote good will and foster additional and repeat business. Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and associations. Prepare reports as requested: Sales Call Reports, Internal Sales Report. In the absence of a Director of Sales & Marketing, attend and lead Sales and BEO meetings with the team. Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly sales, catering, and all BEO Meetings. Make personal sales calls. Complete projects as determined by the Director of Sales & Marketing. To do this kind of work, you must be able to: Understand sales principles relating to the product you are selling. Organize activities to make the best use of time and efforts. Express yourself well when talking to potential buyers or sellers, to discuss features of the products or services involved and convince the other person of both your knowledge and integrity. Use arithmetic in computing the cost of sale to customer. Maintain enthusiasm and interest throughout all conferences with buyers and sellers. Keep accurate records of contacts, sales, and purchases. Be available on nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: Lifting 30 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing. Environmental Conditions: Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered "inside" if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time inside. Math Skills: Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: Deal with system of real numbers; algebraic solution of equations; and probability and statistical inference. Apply fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Language Skills: Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to: Read newspapers, periodicals, journals, and manuals. Write business letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Participate effectively in discussions and debates. Speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects. Relationships to Data, People and Things: Data: Coordinating: Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination and/or reporting on events. People: Supervising: Determining or interpreting work procedures for a group of workers, assigning specific duties to them, maintaining harmonious relations among them and promoting efficiency. A variety of responsibilities are involved in this function. Creating strong relationships with potential clients and the general public. Things: Handling: Using body members, hand tools, and/or special devices to work, move, or carry objects or materials. Involves little or no latitude for judgment with regard to attainment of standards or in selecting appropriate tools, objects or materials. Specific Vocational Preparation: Specific vocational training should include a significant combination of college education, on-the-job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs. Over 2 years' experience in Sales with some background in convention center operations is desirable. (Pay range: $75,000 - $85,000)

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Intern to join our dynamic team. This virtual internship will provide you with valuable experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing strategies. If you’re passionate about social media and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: - Work with the SM Director to Manage the magazine’s Instagram/TikTok accounts. Helping it grow through engaging content. - Organize promotional events on the magazine’s Instagram to drive traffic to the website and increase followers. - Review and prioritize social media posts based on current events and trends. - Research, gather, and compile complex data for social media marketing. - Work with SMD to create trending videos to support growth and engagement