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  • Balloon Installer
    Balloon Installer
    10 days ago
    $18–$23 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    FIA Balloons is a luxury balloon décor and event design company based in New York City, creating custom installations for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and brand collaborations. We're a small, founder-led team building something people genuinely love and we're looking for a reliable, creative contractor to help with balloon production and craft work, primarily in our Midtown office, with occasional on-site event work. This role is mostly based in our workspace — inflating hellium balloons, building balloon garlands, arches, and installations for events — with occasional on-site work when a job requires setup at the venue itself. You'll be offered jobs as they come up and can accept based on your own availability. Scope of Work In-Office (Primary — most of the work) • Inflating and prepping balloons for upcoming installations, • Building balloon garlands, arches, columns, and other décor pieces ahead of events, • Simple sewing machine work, • Painting and finishing work on props or décor pieces, • Cutting materials to spec (fabric, paper, foam, etc.), • Printing materials as needed for events/products, • General hands-on production support for upcoming jobs On-Site (Occasional) • Installing finished balloon pieces at the event venue, • Transporting completed materials/equipment to and from event venues, • Following design references/plans to match the client's vision on-site, • Occasional breakdown/removal after events Requirements • Relevant experience in balloon décor, sewing, painting, or general hands-on/creative production work, • Comfortable using a sewing machine and basic craft/production tools, • Flexible availability, including weekends — jobs offered as they come up; no guaranteed hours, • Comfortable with physical labor and, when on-site, ladder work — standing, reaching, climbing, lifting materials, • Creative eye and attention to detail; able to follow a design reference accurately, • Based in or able to regularly work from our Midtown Manhattan workspace; able to occasionally travel to event venues across Manhattan Engagement Details • Classification: Independent Contractor — engaged on a per-job/per-project basis (primarily office production days, occasional on-site events), • Pay: $18–23/hour, depending on experience level, • Schedule: No fixed hours — you'll be offered individual jobs and can accept or decline based on your own availability, • Location: Primarily our Midtown Manhattan workspace; occasional on-site work at event venues across NYC, • Start: Immediate Why Work With This Role 🎈 Hands-on, creative production work with occasional event-day variety 🚀 Full control over which jobs you take and when 💬 Direct collaboration with the founder 🌱 Ongoing opportunities as more events and product lines get added How to Apply Please apply with a brief note on your relevant experience, including photos of any balloon, painting, or hands-on production work.

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  • Outside Sales Representative
    Outside Sales Representative
    13 days ago
    $2000–$10000 monthly
    Part-time
    Lynbrook

    Field Sales Rep — Commission Only (50% Per Deal + Monthly Residuals) Queens, NY (post separately for Brooklyn and Bronx) · Contract · 1099 · Choose your own hours, 10/week minimum Pay: Commission only. Estimated $1,000–$4,000+/month based on performance We sell what agencies charge $3,000 a month for — at $600 a month. That's the whole pitch. You just have to walk in the door. LiftBrand.AI is a Queens-based AI marketing agency serving local businesses across NYC — restaurants, contractors, med spas, plumbers, dentists. Local SEO, Google and Meta ads, reputation management, social media, AI receptionists, automations. All of it, one flat monthly price. We've signed 100+ businesses without spending a dollar on advertising. You get 50% of the first month on every deal. Our main package is $600/mo — $300 per client, straight to you. We also offer $350/mo, which pays $175. Then 5% of what that client pays us every month after, for as long as they stay. Most reps in this city get $20–$100 for a meeting and never hear about that account again. Here, the work you do in March is still paying you in December. Book it or close it — your call. Get in front of the owner and set the appointment; our closers take it from there. But if you're confident and the owner is ready, close it on the spot. Same 50%, same 5%, paid faster. We train both. Commission only. No base, no draw. If you need a guaranteed paycheck, this isn't it. THE MATH PackageSigning bonusMonthly residual Growth — $600/mo (main) $300 $30/mo Foundation — $350/mo $175 $17.50/mo Five $600 clients in a month = $1,500 up front plus $150/month that keeps arriving whether you knock or not. Paid by the 15th of the following month on money actually collected. Signing bonus split across the client's first two payments. Cancellations inside 90 days are clawed back. Illustrations only, not a guarantee of income. WHAT YOU DO • Knock doors in your assigned NYC corridors and get in front of owners, • Book the appointment — or close it yourself, • Qualify every lead: real decision-maker, open business, working phone and email, confirmed time, • Log activity in the CRM daily, attend the Monday call, • Follow all permit laws, "No Soliciting" signs, and Do Not Knock lists Pricing and packages are set by the company. You sell what's on the sheet. WHAT YOU NEED 18+, authorized to work in the US, 10 hours a week minimum in the field, comfortable walking in cold and asking for the owner, able to walk corridors for hours, smartphone and daily CRM use, transportation or MTA access, and comfortable with 1099 status. Preferred: door-to-door or B2B outside sales experience, ability to close, bilingual (Spanish, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Arabic). We provide: pitch and closing training, branded materials, CRM, an assigned territory, a closing team to back you up, and direct access to the founder. APPLY Tell us which borough you'd work, hours per week, and whether you want to close your own deals. We move fast on people who can start this week. LiftBrand.AI is an equal opportunity company.

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  • Marketing Manager
    Marketing Manager
    16 days ago
    $50000–$60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Funzy is a safe, relaxing, design-forward family entertainment space built around play-to-learn experiences. As the company prepares for expansion, this role will lead the development of its in-house marketing function and drive brand growth across stores and digital channels. This is a strategic, hands-on position reporting directly to the CEO and Founder. You will initially operate as an individual contributor while building the internal marketing team over time. You will connect company leadership, store operations, agencies, vendors, and local partners to deliver effective campaigns that increase store traffic, birthday party bookings, and membership growth. Key responsibilities • Develop and execute the annual and quarterly marketing strategy, calendars, budgets, workflows, and KPIs., • Build and lead the in-house marketing team as the function grows., • Manage relationships with agencies, vendors, PR partners, and print suppliers., • Own Funzy’s official social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Xiaohongshu/RED, Facebook, and YouTube., • Produce engaging photo, graphic, and short-form video content for digital campaigns., • Travel periodically to corporate-owned, franchised, and licensed stores to capture content and support local marketing activities., • Plan brand campaigns, seasonal activations, influencer partnerships, and local community events., • Create marketing toolkits, brand guidelines, promotional playbooks, and localized campaign templates for stores., • Support new store launches, account development, pre-sales campaigns, and local marketing execution., • Oversee local SEO, email and SMS marketing through Klaviyo, and paid advertising across Meta, Google, Xiaohongshu/RED, and TikTok., • Optimize the Funzy website, customer journeys, user experience, and conversion funnels., • Develop customer acquisition, retention, loyalty, and re-engagement strategies for the membership program., • Track metrics including customer acquisition cost, foot traffic, party bookings, return on ad spend, customer lifetime value, churn, and membership renewals., • Present regular performance dashboards and recommendations to executive leadership. Qualifications • 4–6 or more years of progressive marketing experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership or team-management role., • Strong retail marketing experience; experience in family entertainment, children’s services, or youth and parenting industries is preferred., • Fluent written and spoken English and Chinese., • Willingness to travel periodically to store locations., • Demonstrated experience working with creators, family and lifestyle influencers, and local KOLs/KOCs., • Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and strategic execution skills., • A product-management mindset and strong visual and design sensibility., • Hands-on proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, Klaviyo, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, and CMS platforms., • Familiarity with advertising policies, content guidelines, restricted terms, and brand-safety requirements across major platforms., • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. What we offer • Annual salary of $50,000–$60,000., • Competitive performance-based leadership bonuses., • Free Funzy passes and family-member discounts., • Employee discount, flexible schedule, and paid time off., • A high-visibility opportunity to influence brand growth and build a marketing team. This is a full-time, on-site position.

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  • Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator
    Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator
    20 days ago
    $60000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About the Role We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator to support our leadership team and keep our NYC office running smoothly. This is a hands-on, in-person role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. You’ll manage executive scheduling and logistics, oversee the day-to-day office experience, and help plan and execute company events, team gatherings, and external activations. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, anticipates needs before they arise, communicates clearly, and is comfortable taking ownership of everything from a complicated calendar to a last-minute event request. Responsibilities Executive Support • Manage calendars, meetings, scheduling, and day-to-day priorities for executives., • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and reservations., • Organize meetings and ensure executives have the information and materials they need in advance., • Handle expense reports, receipts, reimbursements, and other administrative tasks., • Assist with email, correspondence, document preparation, and follow-ups as needed., • Track deadlines, commitments, and action items., • Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and guests., • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion., • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling or logistical issues., • Personal/miscellaneous task assistance to the founders. Office Management • Own the day-to-day operations of the NYC office., • Maintain a welcoming, organized, and well-stocked workspace., • Manage office supplies, snacks, equipment, deliveries, mail, and vendor relationships., • Coordinate repairs, maintenance, cleaning, building access, and other facilities needs., • Serve as the primary point of contact for building management and office vendors., • Help onboard new employees, including workspace setup, equipment coordination, and office orientation., • Coordinate team lunches, celebrations, meetings, and other employee experiences., • Identify and implement ways to improve office operations and team experience. Events & Experiences • Plan and execute company events, launch events, dinners, team outings, retreats, conferences, and community activations., • Research and source venues, restaurants, caterers, entertainment, transportation, and other vendors., • Manage event budgets, quotes, contracts, timelines, guest lists, RSVPs, and logistics., • Coordinate with marketing, leadership, partners, and external vendors on event execution., • Manage on-site setup, check-in, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and breakdown., • Help develop creative event concepts and memorable guest experiences., • Coordinate travel and logistics for off-sites and company retreats., • Be available for occasional evening or weekend events when required. Qualifications • 1–3 years of working experience, and experience in executive assistance, office management, events, hospitality, operations, or a similar role preferred., • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills., • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Comfortable operating independently with limited oversight., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information., • Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented when plans change., • Comfortable working directly with executives and senior external partners., • Experience managing vendors, travel, events, or office operations strongly preferred., • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, calendar management, spreadsheets, and other common workplace tools., • Familiarity with New York City venues, restaurants, vendors, and logistics is a plus., • Hospitality mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed. What Success Looks Like • Executive calendars, travel, and logistics operate smoothly with minimal intervention., • Office needs are identified and addressed before they become problems., • Employees and visitors consistently have a polished, welcoming office experience., • Events are well-organized, on-budget, and executed seamlessly., • Leadership can confidently hand off logistical and operational projects knowing they will be completed., • You become the person the team relies on to make things happen. Who You Are You’re someone who notices when the conference room is missing something, remembers that an executive has a flight immediately after a meeting, catches a scheduling conflict before anyone else does, and can turn a loose idea for an event into a fully executed experience. You’re comfortable doing both high-level coordination and unglamorous operational work. No task is too small when it needs to get done, and you take pride in making complicated things feel effortless for everyone else. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply! This role is based in New York City and requires in-person attendance five days per week.

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  • Fish Department Manager- sign-on bonus
    Fish Department Manager- sign-on bonus
    1 month ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    OVERVIEW Citarella is one of the most iconic premium food retailers in the United States, built on more than a century of culinary heritage and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Established in New York City in 1912 as a neighborhood seafood shop, the company has evolved into a family-run gourmet market destination known for “fresh from the source” standards, deep product expertise, and a hospitality-forward customer experience. Today, Citarella operates specialty markets across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. The brand is widely recognized for extraordinary seafood and a best-in-class assortment of prime dry-aged meats, chef-prepared foods, scratch-made pastries, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, and a curated lineup of private-label products. Its reputation rests on craftsmanship, pride, operational discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Citarella’s next chapter requires scaling this high-standard, founder-driven business into a durable, professionally managed enterprise capable of sustained growth across markets and channels—while preserving the quality, culture, and customer intimacy that define the brand. We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $500 for the Fish Department (must meet all requirements- payments will be distributed during a specified timeline). Role and Responsibilities As a member of Citarella’s Seafood Team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest service while maintaining deep knowledge of our premium seafood offerings. This position requires pride in product presentation, attention to safety and sanitation standards, and a strong sense of teamwork. You will be responsible for merchandising, product rotation, waste monitoring, and engaging with guests to provide an outstanding shopping experience. • Provide exceptional guest service to drive sales and ensure satisfaction., • Use suggestive selling techniques to promote seafood products., • Receive, unload, and break down deliveries; stock and rotate merchandise., • Ensure all items meet Citarella’s high-quality standards before display., • Prepare seafood items, including cleaning and cooking shrimp and lobster., • Maintain and restock displays while ensuring proper rotation and facing of products., • Apply basic knife skills to prepare seafood as needed., • Adhere to all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DOA), and OSHA safety and sanitation standards., • Use and manage cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety protocols., • Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management., • Maintain a professional, respectful, and guest-facing demeanor at all times., • Complete all assigned duties as directed by the management team. Requirements • 6 months to 1 year of experience in seafood handling, guest service, and sales., • Strong guest service and merchandising skills., • Ability to retain and apply product knowledge., • Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment., • Problem-solving ability and sense of urgency., • Team player with a willingness to support fellow associates., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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  • Barber / Hair Stylist — $200/Day + 10% Commission · Greenpoint, Brooklyn
    Barber / Hair Stylist — $200/Day + 10% Commission · Greenpoint, Brooklyn
    1 month ago
    $25 hourly
    Full-time
    Greenpoint, Brooklyn

    Pay: $200/day guaranteed base + 10% commission on every service · plus tips · Part-time or Full-time Who we are. Land of Barbers is Greenpoint's neighborhood barbershop — born as two shops, rebuilt after COVID into one home, fully redesigned in 2025. Founder Enrico Mariotti has worked Milan Fashion Week and backstage for Prada and Gucci; he chose Greenpoint because it feels like a small town in Italy, where people greet each other on the street. A shop where everyone can find what they're looking for — skin fades to long styling, color to balayage, straight-razor shaves under hot towels. Professional but fun: we cut hair, we throw banter around, we give advice while giving great haircuts. What you'll do: • The full Land of Barbers ritual on every service — real consultation, hot towels, cold-towel refresh, the reveal in the mirror, • Build your book fast: new team members get first walk-ins, plus rebooking and The Club, our loyalty program, • Keep your station and tools impeccable — the shop is part of the product What we're looking for: • Licensed Barber and/or Hairstylist (NY State) · ~2 years experience, • All hair textures · clean, organized, time-efficient, • Warm and talkative with clients · a team player with a sense of humor, • Flexible schedule availability What we offer: • $200/day guaranteed + 10% commission — your earnings grow with your book, • Tips · biweekly pay · transparent performance benchmarks, • Prime Franklin Street foot traffic · flexible schedule · room to advance

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  • Independent Sales Rep
    Independent Sales Rep
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Le Chocolat des Îles is seeking experienced, independent sales representatives who can generate and close substantial corporate gifting orders with major New York companies. We produce distinctive premium chocolate gift experiences made from carefully selected single-origin cacao. Our collections are designed for executive gifts, client appreciation, investor relations, major events, employee recognition, and other high-level corporate occasions. This is not a research, lead-generation, email-outreach, or appointment-setting position. Your responsibility is to turn access and relationships into completed, paid orders. Performance will be evaluated exclusively by: 1. The number of paid orders generated, 2. The dollar value of those orders Calls, emails, introductions, meetings, tastings, sample requests, proposals, and promising conversations do not constitute sales results unless they produce paid orders. RESPONSIBILITIES • Identify corporations and institutions with substantial gifting budgets, • Reach the individuals who control or influence corporate gifting purchases, • Introduce and present Le Chocolat des Îles’ executive gifting collections, • Arrange tastings and product presentations when commercially useful, • Prepare opportunities for quotations and proposals, • Negotiate and close corporate gifting orders, • Follow each opportunity through purchasing, vendor onboarding, invoicing, and cleared payment, • Develop repeat-order business from accounts personally originated, • Maintain accurate records of active opportunities and completed orders IDEAL CANDIDATE We are particularly interested in representatives who already have relationships with: • Executive assistants and chiefs of staff, • Client relations and client-experience executives, • Events, hospitality, and workplace-experience directors, • Marketing and business-development leaders, • Investor relations and limited-partner relations teams, • Procurement and corporate purchasing professionals Relevant backgrounds may include: • Corporate gifting, • Promotional products, • Luxury goods, • Premium food and beverage, • Wine and spirits, • Hospitality, • Event services, • Executive concierge services, • B2B relationship sales Existing access to investment banks, private-equity firms, asset managers, major law firms, consulting firms, family offices, luxury hotels, and other large New York organizations is strongly preferred. WHAT LCDI PROVIDES • Premium chocolate gifting collections, • Product samples and presentation materials, • Videos, origin stories, and supporting sales content, • Pricing and proposal support, • Founder participation in qualified presentations when appropriate, • Production, fulfillment, and customer-order support THIS POSITION IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO • Has already closed meaningful B2B orders, • Can reach genuine corporate purchasing decision-makers, • Is comfortable developing business independently, • Understands that activity is not the same as revenue, • Wants compensation tied directly to the orders they generate, • Can manage the complete sales process from introduction through payment Please do not apply if you are seeking a salary, hourly compensation, paid prospecting, or payment for meetings and introductions.

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  • Personal Assistant/Virtual Assistant
    Personal Assistant/Virtual Assistant
    2 months ago
    $18 hourly
    Part-time
    Newark

    Virtual / Personal Assistant (AI & E-Commerce) About Fresh as Hell Fresh as Hell is a growing fragrance and skincare brand specializing in premium fragrance oils, body butters, and handcrafted soaps. We’re looking for a highly motivated Virtual/Personal Assistant who is comfortable using AI tools, enjoys marketing online, and wants to help grow a fast-moving brand. This position starts part-time with the opportunity to become full-time based on performance. Responsibilities • Assist with daily business operations, • Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Canva AI, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, etc.) to improve productivity, • Create and schedule social media content, • Help drive traffic and sales to our website, • Research marketing trends and competitors, • Respond to customer inquiries professionally, • Update product listings and website content, • Assist with email marketing and promotions, • Coordinate travel, meetings, and appointments when needed, • Help interview and recruit new team members, • Track marketing performance and suggest improvements, • Complete administrative tasks and special projects Requirements • Excellent written and spoken English, • Familiar with AI tools and willing to learn new technology, • Experience with social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X, • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Reliable internet connection and quiet work environment, • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, • Experience with Shopify, WordPress, or e-commerce is a plus, • Experience increasing website traffic or online sales is highly preferred What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay, • Flexible remote work, • Opportunity for long-term growth, • Performance-based raises and bonuses, • Work directly with the founder of a growing brand, • Gain experience using cutting-edge AI tools and digital marketing strategies If you’re organized, tech-savvy, and excited about helping build a growing brand, we’d love to hear from you. Please include your resume, relevant experience, and examples of any AI, marketing, or e-commerce work you’ve done.

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  • Social Media Content Creator & Digital Media Strategist 
    Social Media Content Creator & Digital Media Strategist 
    2 months ago
    $10–$15 hourly
    Part-time
    Fort Lee

    Code Media, owner of FMHipHop, is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Content Creator & Digital Media Strategist. This role involves working in person with Cherry Martinez in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This is a paid opportunity at $15/hour, with a schedule of approximately 2 days per week, 3 hours a day. The position will begin with a minimum 1-month trial period, with the potential to extend for up to 3 months. The primary focus of this role is to help build and grow a personal brand and digital media presence through YouTube and other social media content creation. We are looking for someone who enjoys creating content and understands the process of building an engaging online presence. You will collaborate with Cherry Martinez, founder of FMHipHop and Code Media, to develop, film, produce, and edit content for various projects. Responsibilities may include: • Brainstorming and developing video ideas for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms., • Creating content strategies and planning engaging videos., • Assisting with storytelling and developing creative concepts., • Filming videos using provided cameras, smartphones, and other equipment., • Applying basic filming techniques, including camera angles, lighting, and visually appealing content creation., • Editing videos for YouTube, reels, shorts, and social media platforms., • Adding captions, transitions, graphics, and other editing elements., • Ensuring content matches the brand’s style and audience., • Helping establish a consistent content schedule and social media presence. Types of content may include: • Lifestyle videos., • Business and entrepreneurship content., • Restaurant eating out and experience videos., • Interviews and media-related content., • Personal brand content., • Short-form social media videos., • Other creative projects developed collaboratively with Cherry. We are looking for someone who: • Has experience creating social media content or managing their own social media platforms, particularly a YouTube channel., • Understands YouTube content creation and audience engagement principles., • Is proficient in filming and editing videos., • Has knowledge of platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or similar., • Possesses experience with editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar tools (experience is a plus)., • Demonstrates creativity, strong communication skills, and a passion for storytelling and strategizing., • Understands branding, marketing, storytelling, appealing content creation, and editing., • Is interested in digital media, branding, entertainment, and content creation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real digital media projects, build your portfolio, work directly with a media professional, and gain valuable experience in content production and personal branding. If interested, please include the following in your application: • Your availability for a phone call or virtual interview., • Your current location., • Confirmation of your ability to commute to Fort Lee, New Jersey for an in-person position., • Examples of content you have created or access to your portfolio.

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