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Report to: Director of Construction With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The role manages all facets of Paris Baguette development projects, including initially coordination purchases, construction activities, coordinates internal teams and external partners, and works closely with franchisees to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and aligned with Paris Baguette standards and the Café Development Roadmap. This position connects Development, Operations, Marketing, Training and other support center departments to Franchise teams to ensure clear communication, accountability, and timely execution. The ideal candidate will have strong construction and project management experience, business acumen, franchisee relationship skills, and an understanding of café or retail operations. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project Development & Construction • Manage all facets of the development process for new, relocated, and remodel café projects, from initial test-fit and design development through permitting, construction, final completion, and opening., • Consult and guide construction activities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Paris Baguette design standards, specifications, approved scope, budget, and timeline., • Manage Paris Baguette preferred general contractors, millwork vendors, sign vendors, and other project partners, including the development of new vendor relationships as needed., • Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, delivery requirements, project schedules, and risk mitigation plans., • Review project progress regularly and identify potential delays, cost issues, construction risks, or other obstacles that may impact the opening., • Develop and implement action plans to address project delays and ensure timely completion., • Provide recommendations for prototype, design, construction, and development process improvements., • Provide construction and design guidance to franchisees and internal teams to ensure new cafés and redevelopments meet Paris Baguette standards., • Ensure all construction-related requirements are coordinated with franchisee markets and internal stakeholders., • Maintain strong communication with architects, contractors, vendors, franchisees, Operations, Development, and Support Center teams throughout the project lifecycle. New Café Opening & Franchisee Management • Establish and maintain credible, collaborative relationships with franchise owners and General Managers throughout the development and opening process., • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned franchisees during new café openings and transfers, providing guidance and ensuring expectations are clearly communicated., • Lead franchisees through the café development and opening process, including applicable onboarding and orientation programs., • Coordinate the transition from construction completion to operational readiness and grand opening., • Ensure each café is set up and ready to operate in accordance with Paris Baguette standards, including merchandising, station setup, wall items, signage, and other opening requirements., • Support franchisees in identifying and resolving questions, concerns, and issues that may impact the development or opening of the café., • Provide support and direction to Teams assigned to new café openings., • Establish a post-opening support plan and coordinate follow-up to help ensure continued café success. Cross-Functional Opening Coordination • Coordinate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Training & Development, HR, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Real Estate, Legal, Field Operations, and other departments to ensure opening requirements are met., • Hold internal and external stakeholders accountable for assigned deliverables, follow-up, and ownership., • Maintain visibility into the complete opening timeline and identify interdependencies between construction, operational readiness, staffing, training, technology, supply chain, marketing, and other opening activities., • Support franchisees with vendor account setup, opening orders, smallwares, food, paper, office supplies, and other opening requirements as appropriate., • Support franchisees with manpower planning, staffing, scheduling, and operational readiness in partnership with the appropriate internal teams., • Coordinate with Marketing to support soft-opening and grand-opening plans., • Train and support franchisees on applicable systems and processes, including FranConnect and the Café Development Roadmap. Budget, Timeline & Risk Management • Track project and opening milestones against approved timelines and objectives., • Provide regular status updates regarding project progress, budget, risks, outstanding decisions, and potential delays., • Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, reduce unnecessary costs, and increase efficiency., • Escalate significant project, construction, budget, or opening risks to Development Leadership in a timely manner., • Ensure projects progress in accordance with approved business policies, programs, specifications, procedures, and development standards. Brand & Process Excellence • Ensure all new cafés, transfers, and applicable remodels reflect Paris Baguette design, brand, operational, and construction standards., • Stay current with relevant bakery, café, retail, franchise, construction, and development practices., • Provide feedback and recommendations regarding café development, construction, opening, and franchisee processes., • Identify opportunities to improve the Café Development Roadmap and overall new café opening experience., • Help identify, cascade, and implement global programs and regional development initiatives., • Serve as a Brand Ambassador with a strong understanding of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values, and Culture., • Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction, Business, Hospitality, Operations, or a related field preferred., • At least 5 years of progressive experience in construction project management, café/restaurant development, retail development, operations, or a related field., • Experience managing commercial construction and/or architectural projects in QSR, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or similarly fast-paced environments., • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across a geographically dispersed portfolio., • Experience with franchise development and/or supporting franchisees preferred., • Experience with high-volume, multi-unit café or restaurant openings strongly preferred., • Bakery/café construction and/or operational experience preferred., • Strong understanding of project budgets, construction schedules, permitting, design, vendors, and project risk management., • Strong business acumen, including an understanding of operations, production, P&L considerations, and the factors that contribute to successful café openings., • Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, entrepreneurial environment., • Ability to establish credibility and effectively communicate with franchise owners, General Managers, contractors, architects, vendors, and internal leadership., • Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to hold stakeholders accountable for deadlines and deliverables., • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture., • Love of travel! Ability to commute to current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings as needed. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Paid time off and paid Holidays, • High-Performance Culture, • Free Cake for your Birthday!

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and organized Secretary/Receptionist to be the welcoming face and efficient coordinator of our office. In this vital role, you will manage front desk operations, handle communications, and support administrative functions to ensure smooth daily operations. Your proactive approach and excellent communication skills will help foster a professional and friendly environment for clients, visitors, and team members alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your office expertise while contributing to a vibrant team. Duties • Greet visitors and clients warmly, ensuring they feel welcomed and attended to promptly, • Answer multi-line phone systems with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills, • Manage incoming calls, direct inquiries, and take detailed messages for staff members, • Perform clerical tasks such as data entry, word processing, and maintaining organized files, • Support office management activities by coordinating appointments, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence, • Assist with client communication and support tasks to enhance customer satisfaction, • Maintain a tidy front desk area and ensure all office supplies are stocked and organized Qualifications • Bilingual proficiency is highly preferred to effectively communicate with diverse clients and team members, • Knowledge in legal field, • Proven office experience with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with general computer literacy, • Prior clerical or administrative experience demonstrating excellent time management skills, • Strong phone reception abilities with a professional demeanor and adherence to phone etiquette, • Experience with multi-line phone systems and front desk operations is advantageous, • Personal assistant or office management experience is a plus but not required Join us in creating a welcoming environment where professionalism meets efficiency! This role offers the chance to develop your administrative expertise while supporting a thriving team dedicated to excellence.

The Proposal Coordinator works within the corporate marketing team to support proposal development, qualifications, award submissions, and marketing materials. This role works under the guidance of the Marketing/Proposal Manager to collaborate closely with technical staff and firm leadership on proposals and multiple deadline-driven project. As Proposal Coordinator, you will be an integral member of a team involved with: Coordinate proposal development, including technical writing, editing, and proofreading. Develop content such as executive summaries, project descriptions, qualifications, resumes, and responses. Interpreting RFP requirements and researching background materials. Coordinating preparation and application of industry award pursuits Liaising with marketing staff in our other offices Maintaining our database of proposal pursuits and projects Learning our project and client portfolio. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business or a related field. or equivalent experience required. 5 years of experience with a related consulting business – Preference to engineering consulting, professional services, architecture, construction or similar industries. 5+ years of experience developing and coordinating responses to formal RFPs, and RFQs, within a consulting, engineering, AEC, or professional services organization. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail, ability to write clearly with a high level of accuracy, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Professional experience with Deltek Vantagepoint highly desirable, experience with CRM required. Advanced Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.). Professional (working) knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, is considered an asset. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team on concurrent, deadline-driven projects; willingness, and ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. The hourly bill rate that we are aiming for is $65-85 hourly. Providing a wide range here as we are targeting candidates with about 5-8 years’ experience.

Marketing Assistant Company: VAL Surfaces Location: Paramus, New Jersey Position: Full-Time About VAL Surfaces VAL Surfaces is one of Northern New Jersey’s leading flooring, painting, epoxy, and home-improvement companies. Since 2011, we have built our reputation through quality workmanship, strong communication, and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a motivated Marketing Assistant to help expand our brand throughout Bergen County and the surrounding area. Position Overview The Marketing Assistant will support the company’s digital marketing, social media, customer outreach, and local business-development efforts. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, creative, comfortable using technology, and eager to grow with an expanding company. Responsibilities • Create and schedule content for Instagram, Facebook, Google Business Profile, and other platforms., • Develop and manage company's target marketing initiatives, • Photograph and record projects, team members, and completed work., • Edit short-form videos, before-and-after photos, and promotional content., • Update website pages, project galleries, blogs, and service-area content., • Assist with email campaigns, promotions, and customer follow-ups., • Request and monitor customer reviews., • Respond to social media messages, comments, and online inquiries., • Track leads and marketing performance., • Help develop relationships with realtors, designers, contractors, and community organizations., • Assist with printed materials, showroom displays, sponsorships, and local events., • Maintain consistent branding across all marketing channels., • Coordinate with project managers and field teams to collect project photos and information., • Perform additional marketing and administrative duties as needed. Qualifications • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented., • Comfortable using social media and digital marketing platforms., • Basic photography and video-editing skills., • Familiarity with Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar programs., • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines., • Professional attitude when communicating with customers and business partners., • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation., • Marketing experience is preferred but not required. Company Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience., • Monthly performance-based commission opportunities., • Quarterly bonus opportunities., • Cellphone stipend., • Paid time off and company holidays., • Training and professional-development opportunities., • Opportunity to grow into a Marketing Manager or Business Development position., • Company vehicle access when required for approved business activities. VAL Surfaces is looking for someone who wants to build a career, contribute ideas, and become an important part of our continued growth.

We are looking to hire 1–2 reliable Landscape Crew Members within the next two weeks to join our growing team at Conti Landscape Design. We are open to entry-level applicants with training provided. The most important qualities for this role are a willingness to work outdoors, eagerness to learn, and genuine care and pride in doing the job well. This is a hands-on position focused on basic landscape maintenance, and general crew work. As the company grows, there will be opportunities for advancement. At this stage, we are primarily looking for dependable crew members to support daily field operations. Responsibilities Cutting grass and general lawn maintenance Mulching and seasonal property cleanups Hedge trimming and basic pruning work Assisting with maintenance, and repairs under supervision Assisting crew leaders with daily landscaping tasks Loading, unloading, and organizing tools and materials Supporting general outdoor maintenance on residential and commercial properties Following safety procedures and keeping job sites clean and organized Qualifications Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong work ethic and reliable attendance Eagerness to learn and take direction from crew leaders Ability to perform physical labor including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods Landscaping experience is a plus but not required Must be a team player with a positive attitude Spanish-speaking team members are part of our team and welcome to apply (Se Habla Español) Benefits & Perks Competitive hourly pay Training provided Opportunity for advancement as the company grows Overtime opportunities during peak season Weekly pay Supportive team environment Consistent outdoor work About Us Conti Landscape Design is a locally owned landscaping company serving Bergen County and Northern New Jersey. We specialize in landscape maintenance, lawn care and property improvements for residential and commercial clients. Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person