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Job Title: Bookstore Manager Department: Events and Visitor Experience Reports to: Senior Manager of Events & Visitor Experience Position Type: Full time Position FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Overtime: Eligible Pay Rate: $20/hour Virtual/Remote or In-Office: On-site effective January 2025 Job Description created/updated on: 11/19/2024 The Center for Jewish History (the Center) is the collaborative home of five in-house Partner organizations – American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research – whose collections comprise over seven linear miles of archival documents in dozens of languages and alphabet systems, over 500,000 volumes of books, over 10 million digital items, and thousands of artworks and objects, all spanning 5,000 years. The Bookstore Manager will be in charge of all aspects of running a profitable retail operation, ensuring that it meets or exceeds sales plans, profit objectives, operating budgets, customer service standards, and merchandising objectives. The Manager will be responsible for all primary buying and merchandising decisions, including pricing and re-ordering, as well as overseeing the Store’s financial reporting, retail accounting, and analyzing trends. The Retail Manager will collaborate with the marketing leadership to develop strong relationships with the local community, local media, local publications, etc. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Provide overall merchandise leadership and strategic direction to support the Store’s mission and profitability. · Develop and implement strategic and annual financial plans to achieve and exceed sales and profitability goals. · Plan, prepare, and monitor the departmental budget, profit and loss (P&L), and analytics to measure and report on retail store performance. · Ensure the Store adheres to policies, procedures, and maintains a positive image in the marketplace. · Manage point-of-sale (POS), purchase order, and inventory management systems to align with the retail operational plan and financial goals. · Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure appropriate stock levels and pricing advantages. · Supervise and guide the merchandising and visual presentation of products to meet Store standards. · Collaborate with the Center’s Marketing and Graphic Design teams to create, develop, plan, and execute the Store’s marketing materials. · Work with Store web leadership to support e-commerce activities and online presence. · Train, mentor, and supervise Store staff to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service. · Provide accurate information on artists and products to staff and customers to enhance visitor experience. · Perform additional tasks and support the Visitor Experience team as assigned by management as needed. Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent (required). · Previous experience in customer service, retail, or sales management (preferred). · Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage visitors professionally. · Basic computer skills, including experience with point-of-sale systems (preferred). · Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. · Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records and transactions. · Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Physical Requirements: · Ability to stand for extended periods and perform tasks in both office and public-facing environments. · Comfortable with light lifting (up to 25lbs). · Ability to thrive in a high-traffic environment and interact with a diverse range of of visitors. Benefits: · Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employees and families · Mental health support- access to counseling services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · 403b Retirement Plan- including employer matching to help save for retirement · Life and disability insurance · Paid vacation, sick and holiday time (20+ holidays per year) · Inclusive and diverse workplace Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Creative Culinary Management Company is a hospitality company based in the heart of the Seaport in New York City. The mission of Creative Culinary Management is to channel our passion for creating an elevated culinary experience, all with a view. Each of our restaurants offers a unique experience, whether you are looking for a family feast on the cobblestones, intimate dinner on the pier, or host a private event on our pier rooftop. Our partners' creative energy, combined with our extensive hospitality knowledge, ensures a notable encounter for each of our guests. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling food emporium located inside one of New York’s most historic landmarks. The Tin Building features multiple unique venues: Several full-service restaurants, fast casual, and counter dining outlets as well as 10,000 sf of retail featuring private label products, grab and go, grocery and more. To support this significant operation the Marketplace features a large commissary kitchen and bakery, as well as an exhibition kitchen that will provide media opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY The Retail & QSR Admin will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of the Marketplace’s operations. This position involves managing various data entry tasks, supporting order placements, and ensuring seamless communication between departments. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES · Updates the inventory database and associated databases (e.g. Point of Sale systems). · Enters all physical invoices, returns and other inventory movements into inventory management software · Takes proactive measures to prevent discrepancies and troubleshoots errors as directed · Assists with inventory cycle counts as determined by the Inventory Control Manager · Update and load items into the scale system and perform regular scale maintenance. · Assist in creating shortcuts in the POS system in collaboration with the IT department to streamline operations. · Generate and manage weekly and monthly reports on waste, labor and sales · Manage order guides and place dry market orders as needed. · Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Retail to support the overall operations of the Marketplace. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: · High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. · Excellent organizational and time management skills. · Ability to work efficiently and with precision, especially with numbers. · Strong communication skills to ensure accurate inventory reporting. · Experience in a retail or food service environment is a plus. · Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. · Passion for high-quality food products and a commitment to the Tin Building experience. · Bachelor’s degree preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. · Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards · Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. · Ability to stand for prolong periods of time. · Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the store. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. · Climbing steps regularly. The base pay range for this position is between $23 - $25 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc. Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.

THIS JOB POST IS FOR ALL OUR LOCATIONS! PLEASE ONLY APPLY TO ONE LOCATION* You may indicate your preferred location(s) during the interview process Xi'an Famous Foods is a well-known and respected restaurant group based in NYC serving specialty Chinese cuisine in a fast-casual format. Our Mission Statement: We strive to provide delicious, high quality, and authentic dishes of the historic city of Xi’an, China, based on proprietary family recipes, through outstanding hospitality. We will satiate cravings and promote appreciation of our unique cuisine and culture. We invite you to apply for a Store Associate position with our company! Responsibilities: - Providing great hospitality to all guests in the form of greeting guests, order taking, handing out orders, providing help as necessary - Performing cash handling duties with efficiency and accuracy - Prepare food in kitchen, always adhering to the recipes and standards of the company - Participating in managing inventory ordering and organization of the store - Maintaining cleanliness of stores and wares/equipment - Assist on tasks as requested by management in and around the store(s) Benefits: - $21/hr starting rate, paid training with fast, knowledge-based promotions resulting in wages range of $21-$24.50/hr! - On top of knowledge-based raises, automatic $1 rate increase every year for Associates in good-standing - Paid time off (on top of standard paid sick leave) - Affordable and comprehensive health/dental/vision/pet insurance - 401K plan - Free meal with every shift and additional 25% discount at our restaurants Requirements: - Able to provide proof of full COVID vaccination - Authorized to work in the U.S - Able to speak English - Able to understand and follow work rules and procedures - Able to follow directions from supervisors and perform work tasks assigned - Able to receive constructive criticism in a professional manner - Able to interact productively and professionally with co-workers - Able to report to work at scheduled times and to fulfill job requirements for the duration of shift or until relieved of duties - Able to maintain punctual attendance per company policy consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards - Able to work in various stations with various equipment, which all require the use of all limbs and the ability to see at close distance - Able to perform cash handling duties accurately, knowledge of the Toast POS system is a plus. - Able to lift and move at least 50 pounds - Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time - Able to work well under pressure and multitask - Able to work fast/expeditiously Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

This program will last for approximately six weeks, until Election Day. Here are the details. TASK: Support the Republican Party with a door-to-door canvassing opportunity. WHERE: Tarrytown to Poughkeepsie WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Door-to-door canvassing at provided addresses. Talking with likely Trump voters about early voting. Encouraging voters to sign up for SMS alerts. Using a mobile app to log all interactions. WHY WORK FOR US: Competitive hourly pay (40 hours per week required per agent). Weekly payment. Visit local Republican field office for marketing material and SWAG. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Start ASAP with a commitment through Election Day. Professional appearance – well-groomed and presentable. Well-spoken. Must pass a standard background check with no felonies. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS: Hourly pay. Work week Monday-Sunday with payment by the following Monday. THINGS TO KNOW: Agents assigned locations in close proximity to their homes. A GPS enabled APP will be provided to agents to help create the shortest route to their assigned homes. Certain metrics must be met in order to maintain position. These metrics include: Must reach a minimum number of homes per day based on historical data. Must have a contact rate of 20% or more with the home owner. Must meet a certain percentage of customers willing to accept SMS text messages from the Republican Party (you’re only talking to Republican registered voters). Interactions with residents will be audited 48 hours later.