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Launch Your Career with the STRIVE Program at We Insure USA Brokerage – Now Hiring Entry-Level Insurance Agents! Telemarketer → Licensed Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Agent Program: STRIVE – Skills Training & Role Integration for Vocational Elevation At We Insure USA Brokerage, we’re offering you the opportunity to build a fulfilling career in the insurance industry through our STRIVE Program. This unique program equips you with the skills, training, and support to start as a Part-Time Telemarketer and progress to a Full-Time Licensed Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Agent. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a career change, we provide the tools you need to succeed. Position: Telemarketer → Licensed Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Agent Location: Queens, NY – Local Candidates Strongly Encouraged to Apply Are you passionate about helping others and eager to learn? Do you have strong communication skills and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, dynamic industry? As a Part-Time Telemarketer starting out in the STRIVE Program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn the ropes of the insurance business, and work toward becoming a licensed P&C Insurance Agent. If you’re driven, customer-oriented, and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! This entry-level role is ideal for: Recent college graduates Upcoming graduates Those with some recent college education or coursework completed What You’ll Do: Start as a Telemarketer – Contact potential clients, introduce them to insurance products, and schedule appointments for agents. Receive Comprehensive Training – Participate in our STRIVE Program to learn about insurance policies, customer service best practices, and industry regulations. Build and Manage Client Relationships – Engage with clients over the phone, assist with inquiries, and guide them through their insurance needs. Progress to a Full-Time Role – As you complete the training, work toward becoming a fully licensed Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Agent. Handle Inquiries and Provide Solutions – Offer exceptional customer service while ensuring clients understand their options and make informed decisions. Sales and Lead Generation – Help drive business by contributing to lead generation and sales efforts. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Clear Speaking Voice – A professional, friendly, and confident phone voice is essential. Sales Ability – A natural ability to engage customers and make recommendations based on their needs. Multitasking – Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining excellent service. Positive Attitude & High Energy – Maintain a motivated, upbeat attitude while managing phone calls, even in a high-volume environment. Patience & Empathy – Ability to listen attentively and empathize with clients’ needs. Strong Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. Computer Skills – Comfortable using basic office software and managing customer information in digital systems. Repetitive Phone Calls – Ability to make numerous phone calls without losing enthusiasm or positivity. Adaptability – Think quickly and improvise when necessary during live calls while adhering to company guidelines. Complaint Resolution – Calmly and professionally handle client complaints and work toward solutions. Willingness to Learn – Open to receiving constructive feedback and following detailed instructions to improve performance. Why Join Us? Growth Opportunity – Start as a Part-Time Telemarketer and advance to a Full-Time Licensed Insurance Agent through our STRIVE Program. Training and Development – Receive mentorship and comprehensive training to become a licensed insurance professional. Supportive Environment – Join a team that values collaboration, positivity, and mutual respect. Competitive Pay – Start at $17.00 - $27.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth as you gain experience and skills. Bonus Opportunities – Earn additional incentives for meeting targets and contributing to team success. Commission Pay – Increase your earnings through commission-based sales as you build your client base. Flexible Part-Time Schedule – Work part-time initially while learning and working toward a full-time career. Calling All Queens-Based Go-Getters! We’re excited to connect with candidates in Queens, NY, or nearby. If you're looking to start a career in the insurance industry and have the energy, personality, and communication skills to succeed, we’d love to hear from you! Job Type: Part-time (Telemarketer) → Full-time (P&C Insurance Agent) Schedule: Part-time: 20 hours Full-time: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (once licensed) Work Location: In-person Preferred Candidates: We strongly encourage applications from: Recent college graduates Upcoming graduates Individuals with some recent college education or coursework completed Take the first step toward a rewarding career in insurance with We Insure USA Brokerage. Apply now – we look forward to meeting you! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities Commission pay Ability to Commute: Ozone Park, NY 11417 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Ozone Park, NY 11417: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

We are looking for a motivated Commercial Real Estate Broker to partner with an active buyer on an aggressive, 50+ property acquisition campaign across New York City. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with immediate, high-volume potential. If you're a skilled negotiator with a deep understanding of the NYC market and a passion for closing deals, we want you on our team. Whether you’ve experienced in commercial or industrial real estate or new to the game with strong sales chops, if you’re ready to build your pipeline and close meaningful deals across NYC’s dynamic boroughs, we’re excited to meet you. What You’ll Do: Business Development & Client Prospecting • Source new opportunities through cold calling, digital outreach, networking, and referrals • Respond promptly to inbound leads and inquiries • Build relationships with property owners, tenants, and investors Transaction Management & Client Representation • Represent clients in buying, selling, and leasing office, retail, and industrial properties • Conduct site tours, property presentations, and market walkthroughs • Prepare listing proposals, property evaluations, and comparative market analyses • Support clients through every stage of the deal—from strategy to close Market Expertise & Collaboration • Stay current on market trends, zoning, pricing, and inventory across all NYC boroughs • Collaborate with internal brokers, marketing teams, and leadership to execute deals effectively • Provide advisory services that establish you as a trusted resource—not just a broker Negotiation & Compliance • Negotiate leases, sales, and purchase agreements aligned with client goals • Ensure legal and ethical compliance with local and state regulations • Maintain licensing and professional development through ongoing training and industry involvement What You Bring • Licensed: Active New York State real estate salesperson license (required) • Experience: 3+ years in commercial real estate preferred—but new licensees with strong sales acumen will be considered • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using CRM systems, digital marketing tools, and Microsoft Office. Smartsheet knowledge is a bonus • Driven: Self-starter with the discipline to work independently in a remote setting • Market Knowledge: Familiarity with NYC real estate principals, regulations, laws and the five boroughs required • Education: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance or similar is preferred but not required What You’ll Earn • Compensation: $5,000 monthly draw against commissions • Earning Potential: High six-figure income potential for top producers Why Join Us? This is more than just a sales job—it’s a chance to build your personal brand in one of the most competitive and rewarding real estate markets in the world. You’ll get the autonomy to build your business, the support of a collaborative brokerage team, and the mentorship to level up your career.

Position Summary We are seeking passionate, responsible, and energetic instructors to join our team. After-School Program Instructors will lead academic support, enrichment activities, and recreation for small groups of students. The ideal candidate loves working with children, is organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Supervise and engage with students in a safe and supportive manner Lead homework help and tutoring sessions Facilitate enrichment activities such as arts & crafts, STEM, literacy, games, and team-building Maintain classroom behavior and routines Communicate regularly with the program director and parents as needed Set up and clean up activities and materials Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework in education or child development preferred) Experience working with school-aged children (K–8) Strong communication and classroom management skills Must be dependable, punctual, and professional CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Background check required

South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. With a flexible schedule and generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: Established in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is a 501(c)3 youth development organization dedicated to providing holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City students. Our mission is to foster a strong sense of belonging in youth while equipping them with tools to excel academically, professionally, and personally. By championing education equity through our innovative approach, we ensure our youth are prepared to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their communities. As one of the first South Asian organizations in the United States, we play a critical role in supporting the positive development of youth from immigrant communities. Today, we provide culturally affirming programming at 10 schools and our community center reaching an ever-growing number of individuals each year. To date, we have made a significant impact on the well-being of our community by fostering resilience and wellness and increasing access to opportunities. Position Summary: The Young Women’s Leadership Program Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and facilitation of SAYA’s programming at our partner high schools and the Elmhurst Center including but not limited to Young Women’s Leadership and Postsecondary Access. SAYA’s high school programming aims to help youth navigate their complex and layered personal and social identities; practice self-care; develop positive relationships with family members and peers; and receive mentorship. The skills we help our youth build are transferable in other areas of their lives and in the future, including succeeding in high school and post-secondary opportunities. The goal is to raise their critical consciousness so that they will be better equipped to navigate their own lives, offer peer support to others and become advocates for themselves and their communities. Supervisor: Co-Director of High School and College Programs Responsibilities: Program Management - Oversee the registration and enrollment process for youth. - Lead the annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference. - Track and manage attendance and other student data using our web-based database and other customized tools. - Provide program data for grant reporting as is necessary. - Conduct periodic evaluation of programming to measure effectiveness of services and maintain documentation of activities and outcomes. - Attend trainings, professional development workshops and conferences. - Manage new projects, initiatives, and duties. Curriculum Development and Facilitation - Develop lesson plans and curriculum for leadership, college access and enrichment programming. - Utilize social emotional learning framework and strategies in the development of resources, tools and support for youth. - Incorporate social justice and advocacy framework for curriculum development. - Facilitate sessions at the Elmhurst Center and school site(s). - Collaborate with colleagues around the planning of lessons, curriculum, career exposure and career events, special events, and trips. - Plan and facilitate enrichment activities such as visual arts, performing arts, and interest-based clubs during the school day and after school. - Incorporate an equity lens in program development. - Relationship Building and Youth Engagement. - Build positive rapport and mentoring relationships with youth by being enthusiastic, approachable, available and ready to listen. - Navigate varying group dynamics when facilitating different cohorts of youth and be a strong relationship-builder. - Provide individual, group advisement, and overall guidance for the personal and academic development of youth participants. - Participate in youth activities and free time spent outside of formally structured programming. - Lead events, and recreational and enrichment activities, which will vary throughout the year based on student interest and program scheduling priorities. - Coordinate and chaperone trips which may be held during the school day, after-school, evenings, weekends and summer. - Support youth with academic activities by providing assistance with school work and projects. - Ability to hold space for difficult conversations and formulate a plan of action for individual youth after 1:1 check ins. Partnership Development and Recruitment - Cultivate strong partnerships with SAYA colleagues, school teachers/administrators, college representatives, other CBOs and NYC government agencies to provide youth with a range of resources and support. - Build collaborative relationships with community partners and school leaders, including administration, teachers, parent coordinators, and guidance counselors. - Strengthen the connection between SAYA school partner sites and SAYA’s Elmhurst Center by collaborating with colleagues and providing information about Center programs and events to school-based youth. - Participate in youth recruitment efforts with outreach to school and community organization stakeholders. - Attend occasional evening events at the school site(s), Elmhurst Center, and other community-based organizations throughout the year to represent SAYA programming. The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Qualifications: - Bachelor degree required - At least 2+ years experience in relevant fields (Education, Social Work, Counseling) preferred - Experience with workshop facilitation, youth mentorship, classroom management, and curriculum development required - Experience developing curriculum incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL), social justice and positive youth development - Previous experience in and knowledge of NYC public schools required - Highly flexible and openness to feedback, with ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting - Willingness to support larger SAYA team with various tasks as is needed, must be open to and contribute to supportive team culture across programs - Excels with contingency planning for events, workshops, and flexibility in addressing changing program needs - Excellent proficiency in Google Suite, including Google Spreadsheet, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, MS-Excel - Must be comfortable with public speaking in leading events and initiative Compensation and Benefits - $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience - PTO starting at 25 days - 10 paid holidays - 12 weeks (60 days) of paid leave based on eligibility - Employer sponsored medical benefits with generous employer contributions for employee and dependents - Optional dental, vision, transit, and FSA benefits - Retirement plan with 1:1 match of employee’s contribution up to 3% of annual salary (capped at $16,000) Additional Information - This position is in-person - This role may require you to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. You must be available to work early morning hours at school-based sites and evening hours when at our Elmhurst Center - Must be comfortable with periodic commute and occasional transfer of items between school and SAYA central office, and other designated locations as assigned or as is needed Please provide a cover letter with your application. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.