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  • Front Desk Receptionist – Beauty Salon (Bilingual Spanish/English)
    Front Desk Receptionist – Beauty Salon (Bilingual Spanish/English)
    17 hours ago
    Full-time
    West Orange

    Front Desk Receptionist – Beauty Salon (Bilingual Spanish/English) West Orange / Montclair Area, NJ $17 per hour Full Time | Tuesday – Saturday We are looking for a friendly, organized, and professional Front Desk Receptionist to join our growing beauty salon team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, providing great customer service, and supporting a busy salon environment. As the first point of contact for our clients, you will play a key role in ensuring every guest has a welcoming and smooth experience from the moment they arrive until they leave. Responsibilities • Greet clients warmly and provide an exceptional customer experience, • Schedule, confirm, and manage client appointments using the salon booking system, • Answer incoming phone calls and respond to customer inquiries regarding services, availability, and pricing, • Coordinate closely with stylists and technicians to ensure smooth and accurate scheduling, • Check clients in and out efficiently and process payments, • Assist with retail product sales and recommend products based on client needs, • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front desk, waiting area, and reception workspace, • Ensure retail displays and product shelves remain stocked and organized, • Send appointment confirmations and reminders to clients, • Manage walk-in clients and assist in fitting them into the schedule when possible, • Handle client questions or concerns in a professional and friendly manner, • Support stylists with client flow and help keep the day running on schedule, • Assist with light administrative tasks such as organizing forms, client records, and daily reports, • Bilingual (English and Spanish) required, • Friendly, professional, and positive attitude, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, • Ability to work in a fast-paced salon environment, • Previous salon, spa, or customer service experience is a plus, • West Orange, NJ 07052 (Required)

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  • Student Outreach Coordinator
    Student Outreach Coordinator
    2 days ago
    $120–$200 hourly
    Part-time
    Hawthorne

    Student Outreach Coordinator Location: Bergen County & Passaic County Position Type: Part-Time / Commission-Based (Side Gig) Compensation: Commission Only – High Earning Potential About the Role We are seeking an outgoing, motivated, and hard-working Student Outreach Coordinator to help grow a private, in-home music lesson business serving families throughout Bergen and Passaic County, NJ. The instructor travels directly to students’ homes to provide high-quality music lessons (30, 45, or 60 minutes). Your role will be to connect with families in the community and help bring in new students. This is an independent, performance-based position ideal for someone looking for flexible supplemental income with strong earning potential. Responsibilities Engage with families and individuals in the local community Promote private, in-home music lessons Distribute promotional materials and identify outreach opportunities Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and community spaces Communicate clearly with prospective students and direct them to enrollment Coordinate with the instructor to ensure smooth onboarding of new students You will be provided with all necessary information about lesson structure, pricing, scheduling, and program details. Compensation Structure This is a commission-based position. Commission is earned upon successful acquisition of a new student. Commission is based on the first month of lessons purchased. Rates vary depending on whether the student enrolls in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute monthly lessons. The commission represents the majority of the first month’s lesson cost. Because compensation is directly tied to student enrollment, your income potential is determined by your performance. Strong outreach efforts can generate hundreds to multiple thousands of dollars over time, depending on the number of students acquired. This role is not designed to be a primary source of income, but it can be a highly rewarding and lucrative side opportunity for motivated individuals. Ideal Candidate Lives in or has strong familiarity with Bergen or Passaic County Outgoing and comfortable initiating conversations Self-motivated and disciplined Entrepreneurial mindset Strong communication skills Organized and reliable Interested in supporting music education in the local community Experience in sales, community engagement, education, or marketing is a plus — but personality, work ethic, and initiative matter most. Why This Role? Flexible schedule Performance-based earning potential Meaningful work supporting music education Opportunity to build valuable outreach and sales experience Direct communication and support from the business owner If you are energetic, driven, and excited about helping bring music into homes across Bergen and Passaic County, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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  • B2B Sales - Print & Direct Mail Advertising - Contractor
    B2B Sales - Print & Direct Mail Advertising - Contractor
    9 days ago
    $2500–$15000 monthly
    Part-time
    Montclair

    APPLY ONLINE: 4smartshopper.com/workwithsmartshopper/sales Job description: Job post summary Pay: $2,500.00 - $15,000.00 per month 40% Commission on Gross Sales + Performance Bonuses This is a Partnership, Not Employment This is a 1099 Contractor Position | Your Work For Yourself and What Your Earn Reflects That | Flexibility, Independence, and Uncapped Earning Potential Job description: Location: Northern NJ (Essex & Bergen Counties) + Rockland County, NY Hybrid Remote/In-Person | Choose Your Own Hours | Operate Independently About the Opportunity: Looking for a flexible, high-earning sales role you can do part-time or as a side hustle? Smart Shopper is a trusted local marketing company with over 33 years of success helping small businesses grow. We publish beautifully designed, direct-mailed magazines and postcards that reach over 90,000 households in NJ and NY. As we grow, we’re looking for outgoing, motivated individuals to sell ad space to local businesses — on your own time and with uncapped commission & bonus potential. What You’ll Do: Sell ads in our direct-mail magazines and postcard campaigns Meet or call local business owners to pitch affordable, high-impact marketing Build your own book of clients and relationships Submit sales agreements (we handle the design + fulfillment) Work remotely and set your own schedule Why You’ll Love This Role: ✅ Commission-Based – 40% of all gross sales (no cap!) ✅ Performance Bonuses – Top contractors earn $7,500–$10,000/month ✅ Flexible Hours – Set your own schedule, part-time or full-time ✅ Big Growth Potential – Work your way up to a full-time territory manager or even a franchise owner ✅ Supportive Team – We offer leads, networking events, mentorship, and fast responses when you need help We’re Looking For: Self-starters who enjoy flexibility Confident communicators who aren’t afraid of cold outreach Sales experience is a plus (especially B2B or cold calling), but not required Schedule & Compensation: Commission: 40% of gross sales + bonuses Part-time, Full-time, Contract Work from home + local in-person business visits $2,500–$10,000/month (based on sales volume) Ready to Start? If you’re motivated, professional, and ready to earn based on your own effort, apply today. Let us know what excites you about helping local businesses succeed! Job Type: Contract Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Employee discount Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Professional development assistance Referral program Travel reimbursement Work from home People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you comfortable operating independently and earning based upon your own performance? Do you have any experience in sales? Specifically, cold sales and in-person sales? APPLY ONLINE: 4smartshopper.com/workwithsmartshopper/sales

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  • Line Cook, Banquet Cook
    Line Cook, Banquet Cook
    1 month ago
    $19–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Preakness, Wayne

    Preakness Hills Country Club is seeking experienced line cooks, garde manger, and banquet kitchen professionals to join a chef-driven, scratch kitchen for the upcoming season. This is an opportunity for cooks who care about technique, execution, and creativity, and who want to be part of a kitchen where their voice and skill set matter. The Kitchen · High-volume, scratch cooking operation · Classic country club cuisine with modern execution · Strong banquet and event program · Collaborative environment focused on standards, consistency, and growth What You’ll Do · Execute menu items with precision and consistency during service · Play a key role in banquet and event production · Maintain clean, organized stations and uphold kitchen standards · Work closely with the chef team during service and prep · Contribute to menu development, daily specials, and event menus · Test new ideas while respecting the structure of a professional kitchen Who We’re Looking For · Experienced culinary professionals with previous line or banquet kitchen experience · Cooks who understand pace, timing, and organization in high-volume kitchens · Team-oriented professionals with strong communication skills · Individuals who take pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail · Reliable, driven cooks looking for growth and responsibility Schedule & Employment · Seasonal: March – December · Full-time and Part-time opportunities available · Day, night, and weekend availability required Compensation & Benefits · Hourly, based on experience · Paid time off · Health and dental insurance available · Staff meals · Clear opportunities for advancement within the culinary team Why This Role This is not a plug-and-play line position. We are looking for cooks who want to: · Be part of the creative process · Grow alongside a professional chef team · Work in a kitchen that values skill, accountability, and pride in execution Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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