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Office assistant needed for small Law office in FiDi. Experience a plus but not required. Must be polite, patient, reliable and thoughtful. Bilingual and social media familiarity a plus. M-F, 9-5. Immediate availability preferred.

My firm is looking for an administrative assistant for our Forest Hills office. The hours are Monday through Friday, forty hours per week. Responsibilities include e-Filing, contact with our process server, downloading and organizing files on Sharepoint, monitoring e-Notify and NYSCEF for incoming orders, calendaring appearances, consultations, and client meetings on Outlook, and client contact. Salary: $45,000-$55,000 per year Benefits: 401K, PTO, medical We offer a collegial work environment with opportunity for growth! Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Job Title: Property Manager ** Location: New York, NY** ** Employment Type: Full-time** ** Reports To: Director of Operations** Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Property Manager to oversee the daily operations, and overall maintenance of our real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will ensure tenant satisfaction, maximize property value, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Property Maintenance & Operations: - Oversee day-to-day operations of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties, utilizing management software - Ensure properties are well-maintained and comply with local regulations and company standards. - Coordinate maintenance and repair services to keep properties in optimal condition. - Oversee routine maintenance schedules, repairs, and facility upgrades. - Conduct property inspections to identify and resolve maintenance issues proactively. Staff Supervision & Coordination: - Oversee and manage on-site workers, including maintenance teams, janitorial staff, and contractors. - Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations. - Conduct regular team meetings to align on tasks, address challenges, and review progress. - Train, mentor, and provide feedback to team members to maintain high performance standards. - Ensure workers adhere to health, safety, and company policies at all times. ** Qualifications:** - Proven experience as a Property Manager or in a similar role. - Strong knowledge of property management best practices and regulations. - Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and direct staff. - Ability to handle multiple properties and prioritize tasks effectively. - Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. - Proficiency in property management software - Ability to multitask and work independently. Working Conditions: - May require occasional evening/weekend availability for emergencies or tenant needs. - Combination of office and on-site property visits.

Cuerno is part of Grupo Costeño, a renowned Mexican hospitality group with over 50 restaurants across Mexico and Spain. We are now opening our first restaurant in New York, bringing the rich flavors of Mexico to the city’s vibrant dining scene. Our vision combines bold, authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern, elevated dining experience. At Cuerno, we celebrate the best of Mexican culture through carefully crafted dishes and an exceptional beverage program, featuring premium tequila, mezcal, and other curated selections. Join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and cultural authenticity. Position Overview: The Administrative and HR Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Cuerno NY’s operations by managing day-to-day administrative tasks and human resources functions. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills. Fluency in Spanish is essential for effective communication with our corporate office in Mexico and our diverse team. Key Responsibilities: Administrative Functions Review and reconcile daily cash and credit card sales with the POS system. Track and process invoices, ensuring timely submission to the corporate office. Upload scanned invoices and maintain accurate digital records in the company’s accounting software. Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate billing, timely payments, and maintain positive relationships. Process and track accounts payable tasks, including cutting and mailing checks. Set up new vendor accounts and maintain up-to-date vendor records, including W-9 forms. Assist with inventory tracking and ensure stock levels are reported accurately. Organize and maintain hard and digital files for easy accessibility. Human Resources Functions Process and submit weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal wage laws. Update payroll systems with new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes. Oversee new hire onboarding, including managing onboarding paperwork, distributing training materials, and verifying employee identification. Maintain employee files and ensure proper flow of HR documentation between management and corporate. Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; recommend and implement best practices. Assist with recruiting efforts by maintaining job postings, managing applications, and scheduling interviews. Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and other perks. Act as a liaison between staff and management to resolve workplace issues and foster a positive environment. Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in administrative, HR, or operations roles within the hospitality industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software; experience with POS systems is a plus. Strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance with employment regulations. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in Spanish is required to communicate with the corporate office in Mexico and support bilingual staff. Exceptional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities: HR Support: Assist in the recruitment process (scheduling virtual interviews, preparing job postings, etc.). Help with onboarding and orientation for new remote employees. Maintain and update employee records in the HR management system. Assist with employee benefits administration. Track remote employee attendance and time-off requests. Help with the performance management process, including documentation for remote employees. Administrative Support: Provide general remote office support (email management, scheduling virtual meetings, managing calendars). Assist in the preparation of reports and documents for leadership. Manage virtual office supplies and handle remote work-related logistics. Perform general clerical duties, including file management, scanning, and data entry. Organize and assist in scheduling virtual meetings and appointments. Provide remote support for team members with ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed. Compliance Assistance: Assist in ensuring compliance with Labor laws and company policies, particularly as they apply to remote work. Maintain records to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Stay informed about any changes in HR-related regulations, especially those applicable to remote employees. Other Duties: Provide general support to senior management remotely. Help implement and improve virtual office processes for greater efficiency. Offer assistance in implementing systems for employee engagement and retention in a remote setting.

Busy Law Office in South Brooklyn is looking for an EXPERIENCED Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Receptionist to become a part of our team! Responsibilities: Answering phones Managing files Filling, faxing, scanning of documents Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal skills Scan and store client information Respond to and/or initiate communications with clients Qualifications: Candidate must be bi-lingual Spanish/English speaking. Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills Must have good manners, great communication skills, detail oriented, excellent organization skills and great attitude. The candidate must have MS Office experience, knowledge of LexPI a plus. Candidate must be trustworthy, reliable, punctual and responsible person. Ability to prioritize and multitask Excellent written and verbal communication skills Deadline and detail-oriented Experience: Legal field: 1 year (required) Personal Injury: 1 year (required) Salary Commensurate with experience and skills.

Title: Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, Math Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal Location: New York City, in-person. Dates: Spring Semester; Exact Saturday dates of programming vary based on which Grade Instructor is placed (see specific dates below) Compensation: $40/hr for 6.5 standard (required) + 3 flex (use as needed) hours per week There will also be opportunities for Summer Academy and Fall Saturday Academy in the future. ** Position Overview** Associate Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Associate Instructors co-teach Math for 9th or 10th grade Scholars in New York City. Associate Instructors are the first to cover classes when instructors are out or they co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors do not have grading responsibilities. ** The Courses** Instructors will be placed depending on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson. The math courses offered at SEO include: - 9th Math: Numbers and Operations, Graphs and Relationships, and Algebra/Pattern and Structure Courses Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry. - 10th Math: Trigonometry, Precalculus, and SAT Math Courses Skills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule; and content covered on the new digital SAT. ** The Sites** Saturday Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned: - 9th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York). - 10th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn). Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office: 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District). Dates, Weekly Hours, and Compensation: Instructor Orientation: 9th Instructor Orientation: 02/13 10th Instructor Orientation: 01/22 Spring Saturday Academy: Typically, 3 Saturdays a month, exact dates vary based on which grade instructor is placed. Please note that due to our staffing needs and only seeing Scholars once a week, we cannot support more than 2 absences a semester: ** 9th Grade Saturday Academy:** Orientation (required): 02/13 8 Programming Saturdays (2 absence maximum): 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, & 5/17 ** 10th Grade Saturday Academy:** Orientation (required): 01/22 11 Programming Saturdays (2 absence maximum): 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, & 5/17 The Associate Instructors are allotted** 9.5 maximum hours per week** during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours. Standard Hours are when the associate instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing/co-teaching a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period: Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with at least a 30 minute lunch) = 5 Hours/weekly ** Flex Hours** make up the additional “teacher work” educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, following up with Scholars, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week = 3 Flex Hours/weekly ** Key Responsibilities:** - Instruction & Facilitation – Co-teach three or four periods of ELA and/or Identity & Empowerment. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. - Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, GSuit applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment. - Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs. - Tutoring and Academic Support – Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, makeup missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. - Classroom Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community. - Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. - Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations. ** ** ** Qualifications:** ** Required:** - Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field - Experience working with high school-aged students - Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems - Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills OR Advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry) ** Preferred:** - Education Degree and Certification - Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy - Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies - Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices ** COMPENSATION** This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. ** EEOC Policy** At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. ** Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.** Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

Location: Brooklyn, NYC, New York Hourly Rate: $20-$26 per hour About Us: We are a growing construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects and services. Our team values professionalism, efficiency, and collaboration. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounting & Finance Specialist to join our office team and support our financial operations. Job Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage all accounting and financial processes, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation. • Handle construction billing, including progress and final billing, ensuring compliance with contract terms. • Manage tax-related filings and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws specific to the construction industry. • Monitor project budgets and costs, providing regular financial updates and reports to management. • Assist in preparing for audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. • Collaborate with project managers to review contracts and address any billing or financial concerns. Streamline financial operations and implement best practices for accounting and billing processes. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably within the construction industry. • Strong knowledge of construction billing processes, including AIA billing and retainage. • Familiarity with construction-related tax laws and regulations. • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Benefits: • Hourly Rate: $20-$26 per hour • Hybrid work schedule (after 90 days). • Opportunities for professional growth within the company.