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  • Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator
    Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator
    4 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 • 2–5+ years of 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. This role is based in New York City and requires in-person attendance five days per week.

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  • Front Desk Agent
    Front Desk Agent
    5 days ago
    $23.15–$28.95 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are looking to hire an upbeat front desk agent to assist with checking guests in and out of our establishment. The front desk agent will assist guests with inquiries, problems, and complaints. The front desk agent will be responsible for receiving guests’ payments and for balancing the cash at end of the shift. You will be familiar with the hotel layout, be up to date with different tariffs and special offers, understand the in-house restaurant's operation to facilitate guests' dining reservations and to make recommendations, and be proficient with operating the switchboard. You will ensure keys are handed back on guests' departure. To ensure success you will be professional and pleasant in challenging situations and take responsibility for the satisfaction of guests from arrival to departure. Preferred candidates will be positive, proactive, and be skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Front Desk Agent Responsibilities: • Greeting and thanking guests in a sincere, friendly manner., • Checking guests in on arrival and out on departure., • Posting charges to appropriate guest accounts., • Anticipating and addressing guests' needs, and resolving their problems and complaints., • Assisting guests with disabilities., • Operating switchboard and assisting with inquiries., • Assisting the reservations manager with taking reservations., • Collaborating and communicating with other internal departments to ensure guest satisfaction., • Complying with company procedures and safety policies., • Performing duties on a daily checklist.

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  • Room Attendant
    Room Attendant
    17 days ago
    $21.59 hourly
    Full-time
    Clifton

    PURPOSE: A Room Attendant is primarily responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guest rooms, hallways and public areas in the hotel servicing guest rooms in accordance with hotel policy. The room attendant is responsible for stocking carts with room supplies, replacing bed linens and replenishing guest room supplies while following company standards and safety/security procedures. In some instances, this role would also be responsible for conducting ‘deep cleaning’ activities within the guest room in conjunction with preventative maintenance tasks. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service-oriented manner., • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with brand standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel., • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)., • Always comply with brand standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations., • Thoroughly clean and restock the required number of guest rooms per shift., • Complete all pre-cleaning duties including but not limited to guest supplies cleaning supplies and linen for housekeeping cart set-up., • Remove all trash and dirty linen from guest rooms., • Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager., • May be required to disassemble furniture or items in the guest room to conduct deep cleaning., • Deep cleaning tasks may include but are not limited to changing the AC filter cleaning the AC coils. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred., • This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form., • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly., • Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations. Job Settings and Physical Demands: To perform the job successfully, the candidate must be able to stand and walk 100% of their workday. Lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs. may be necessary at times and bending and stooping are required. Job is performed indoors in a well ventilated area. Disclaimer This position is a part of the NYHTC Trades Union bargaining agreement** This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed. EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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  • Receptionist / Personal Assistant
    Receptionist / Personal Assistant
    21 days ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Newark

    Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant Compensation: $18–$20 per hour (based on experience) Location: Primarily remote with frequent travel throughout the New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State area. We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant who brings calm, professionalism, and reliability to everything they do. This role is ideal a naturally soft-spoken, pleasant, and welcoming voice who enjoys helping others and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is someone who remains composed under pressure, communicates with kindness and confidence, and can represent the boss with warmth and professionalism in every interaction. What We’re Looking For • A naturally soft, calming, and pleasant speaking voice., • Extremely polite, respectful, and professional on the phone., • Patient, attentive, and an excellent listener., • Always answers calls and messages promptly and keeps communication flowing., • Highly dependable and available when the boss needs assistance., • Able to stay calm during stressful situations and solve problems without becoming overwhelmed., • Naturally kind and easy to work with, creating positive relationships with clients, vendors, and staff., • Excellent attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills., • Strong multitasking abilities while maintaining accuracy., • Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism., • Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do., • Maintains a positive attitude and treats everyone with courtesy and respect., • Must have the flexibility and availability to travel throughout the New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State area to assist with business meetings, events, festivals, errands, appointments, and other executive responsibilities. Responsibilities • Serve as the boss’s primary point of contact, handling calls, messages, and communications professionally., • Answer incoming calls with a warm, calming, and confident demeanor., • Manage schedules, appointments, reminders, and daily priorities., • Coordinate travel, hotels, transportation, and business logistics., • Accompany the boss to meetings, networking events, trade shows, festivals, and other business functions throughout the NYC/NJ Tri-State area when needed., • Communicate with customers, vendors, and business partners professionally., • Follow up on important tasks so nothing is overlooked., • Keep the boss informed of important developments while filtering distractions., • Help solve problems quickly and efficiently, allowing the boss to focus on growing the business., • Support hiring, scheduling, interviews, and administrative projects as needed., • Be flexible and available when important business matters arise. The Right Person We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others succeed. You should be someone whose calm personality helps reduce stress, whose voice makes people feel comfortable, and whose professionalism reflects positively on the business. You are reliable, loyal, emotionally intelligent, and someone people naturally enjoy speaking with. This position offers opportunities to grow into a full-time Executive Assistant role with increased responsibilities, travel, and long-term career advancement for the right candidate.

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