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Job DescriptionSchool Secretary – K-8 Charter School Location: Plainfield, NJ Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: 2025–2026 School Year Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour Join Focused Staffing Group and Make a Lasting Impact in Education! Are you an organized, dependable professional looking for a school secretary job in New Jersey? Join Focused Staffing Group, where we don’t just fill positions — we transform lives. We’re seeking a dedicated School Secretary / Administrative Assistant to support a dynamic K–8 public charter school in Plainfield, NJ. In this full-time role, you’ll ensure smooth office operations, manage communication, and help create a welcoming environment for students, families, and staff. At Focused Staffing Group, we specialize in connecting passionate professionals with meaningful roles in education and behavioral health. If you’re eager to make a difference in your community and grow your career, we want to hear from you! Want to love what you do? Let's make it happen! Check out our candidates' success stories! Position Overview As the School Secretary, you’ll serve as the heartbeat of the school — keeping things running efficiently while supporting teachers, administrators, and students. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment. Key Responsibilities * Serve as the first point of contact for parents, students, and visitors — managing calls, emails, and in-person inquiries with professionalism. * Maintain attendance records, student files, and parent communications using the school’s information system. * Manage daily office operations — mail, supplies, forms, and scheduling. * Assist with school event coordination, including communication and setup for assemblies, parent meetings, and celebrations. * Support student enrollment and registration by collecting and organizing required documentation. * Help with meal program logistics (breakfast, lunch, and snacks). * Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently. * Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned by school leadership. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework preferred) Minimum 1 year of experience in an office, administrative, or school secretary role Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, data entry systems) Excellent verbal and written communication; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable Positive attitude with a professional and welcoming demeanor Ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality Must pass a criminal background check and TB screening Why Join Focused Staffing Group? Be part of a mission-driven organization connecting skilled professionals to schools that need them most. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits that recognize your hard work. Gain access to ongoing support and career development opportunities. Experience the fulfillment of helping students and families thrive every day. Join Focused Staffing Group — where your talents help build brighter futures, one student at a time.

Job Description Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families. Job Title: Director, Mission Advancement (States) Department: State Operations and Programs Reports to: Senior Director, State Operations Location: Varies (within state) of direct reports: none Salary range: $70,000-$80,000 Revised date: 9/25/2023 Position Overview: The Director, Mission Advancement is responsible for building the volunteer infrastructure within the state and incubation regions, developing and implementing state events, securing foundation and/or grant opportunities and the managing of local staff, advisory boards and associated committees. Job Requirements – Qualified applicants must have: • Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years’ relevant experience in addition to above experience, • 3-5 years of fundraising experience including special events planning and donor cultivation, • 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of working with volunteers and boards, • 3-5 years' experience in staff management, • Superior persuasive writing and presentation skills with the ability to exert influence, inspire others, and articulate the mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and enthusiasm, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity/comfort with database management systems (i.e. Bene, BBO, Raisers Edge), • Superior project management skills - including planning, analysis, decision making, and problem solving - and willingness to multitask, • Superior initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills, and ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals, • Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), • Must travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities Programs • Works with state programs teams to support any local programmatic need and facilitates introduction of new chapter leads or employer partner leads to the appropriate programs support. Development • Develops and implements comprehensive statewide strategy for securing sustainable funding, • Assumes overall operational management responsibility for all fundraising activities statewide, including, but not limited to, foundation and corporate giving, individual giving, major gifts, special events, annual giving, and alumni/parent relations, • Manages local advisory board, including recruitment, training, and retention of committee and board members; builds structure into board (leadership roles, committees, term limits, etc.) to bring in line with BBI Advisory Board guidelines, • Identifies, cultivates, and develops volunteers capable of making personal commitments and becoming directly involved in the solicitation process on behalf of Best Buddies - develops and manages stewardship process of all donors, including processing gifts and thank you letters, • Develops and implements major fundraising events to meet revenue goals–must utilize local event committees and follow BBI event committee benchmarks/structure, • Researches grant opportunities and cultivates relationships with local funders; works with Grants Manager to determine appropriate grant targets, assists with development of applications and reports, and works directly with the funder to build the local relationship Marketing • Develops a comprehensive statewide public awareness strategy, and works with volunteers on its implementation, • Creates a strong presence for Best Buddies in the local area through public speaking, community involvement, public service announcements, social media, special events, news releases, and other media initiatives, • Develops relationships with local graphic artists, public relations professionals, and advertising agencies to support local need, • Contributes to the organization of content and images for updates on state website and utilizes Bene database appropriately to communicate with participants and the community, • Contributes to the creation and distribution of local newsletters/annual reports and Bene e-newsletters, • Manages state social media pages Human Resources • Recruits, trains and supervises program and development staff as budget grows and staffing needs increase Operations • Maintains communication with the State Director with timely reports and other information as directed, • Oversees timely and accurate processing of all revenue and invoices, and maintains accurate records of all donations and excellent donor information through Raisers Edge Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world. Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off. #CB

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Health insurance Activate is a full-scale interactive gaming facility. We are looking to expand our team with the addition of a General Manager. A successful applicant will be expected to work with the Assistant Manager and Game Facilitators. The ideal candidate will be an individual with strong customer service skills, the ability to work well both in a team and individually, and a curiosity for all things tech and gaming-related. This is a full-time, permanent position. Hours of work must be flexible to meet the needs of the business. Hours worked will be a mixture of days, evenings, and weekends. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Business Development • Oversee day-to-day operations including interpreting and communicating company goals., • Help develop company initiatives focused on business growth and aid in implementing initiatives among internal staff., • Help raise brand awareness and drive company sales through local event involvement, and marketing campaigns as directed by our marketing department., • Engage and respond to customer emails and phone calls., • Participate in various business-focused meetings, including regular additional training, development of skill set, and company initiatives.Customer Relations, • Help check-in customers, take payments, and coach others on your team to do the same to the highest degree of customer satisfaction., • Scheduling shifts to engage with customers through meaningful interactions during their gaming experience., • Creating a lasting impression on customers through a high/positive energy attitude., • Ensuring customer satisfaction is a high priority and always top of mind., • Proactively greeting and interacting with all customers., • Receive and communicate customer suggestions for business process improvement.Staff Relations, • Scheduling duties, as required, to ensure peak periods are properly staffed., • Leading in the hiring of new employees and creating a talent pipeline focusing on business development for all roles., • Overseeing employees, including coaching formally and informally., • Creating development plans for staff members and business development., • Aiding in training and evaluations of new and current employees., • Training, creating and presenting evaluations, and development of new and current employees.Maintenance Duties, • Ensuring that gaming facilities are running at optimal levels., • Performing regular general inspections of front desk and gaming areas., • Completing weekly and monthly checklists to ensure inventory levels are properly maintained., • Communicating any location areas requiring attention to the appropriate department., • Performing daily cleaning and maintenance duties in compliance with company standards. Activate America LLC. provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, Activate complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where Activate has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.