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Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan — Stanton Street area Pay: $25/hr Job Type: Part-time / 1099 contractor position Schedule: Minimum 8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours depending on weekly needs Typical Production Days: Mondays and Wednesdays, but days may shift depending on business needs About Us We are a growing beef jerky/kilishi business based in New York City. Our product is inspired by traditional Nigerian kilishi, and we are looking for someone who can help us grow both behind the scenes and in front of customers. This is not just a kitchen prep role. We are looking for someone who can help push the business forward — someone hardworking, creative, organized, positive, and goal-driven. Some days may be spent in the kitchen helping with production, while other days may involve content creation, social media planning, customer service, admin work, marketing ideas, or helping us improve how the business operates. The right person should be excited about growth, sales, branding, content, and building something from the ground up. Responsibilities Production Support When needed, you may assist with hands-on production work, including: Preparing and processing beef jerky/kilishi Assisting with kitchen prep and cleanup Standing for extended periods, usually 4–6+ hours Helping keep the production area organized and efficient Lifting 25–40 lbs when needed Admin & Customer Service You may also help with business operations, including: Responding to customer emails, DMs, and inquiries Helping with basic customer service communication Assisting with Shopify/e-commerce tasks Organizing orders, updates, and customer information Helping us stay on top of daily business tasks Supporting other flexible admin needs as they come up Social Media, Marketing & Growth A major part of this role is helping the business grow. This may include: Creating content ideas for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms Helping plan and organize a content calendar Shooting or assisting with simple content creation Editing short videos, photos, flyers, or promotional materials Helping create marketing campaigns, discounts, and promotions Bringing fresh ideas to increase sales and brand awareness Researching trends and suggesting ways to improve our online presence Being comfortable on camera is a plus, but not required Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Hardworking, reliable, and efficient Creative and idea-oriented Organized and detail-focused Positive, coachable, and goal-driven Comfortable with both hands-on work and computer/admin tasks A fast learner Tech-savvy and comfortable using online tools Interested in marketing, social media, branding, and business growth Able to communicate professionally with customers Comfortable working in a small-business environment where tasks can change from day to day Skills That Are a Plus Experience with Shopify or e-commerce Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar editing tools Social media content creation TikTok/Reels/short-form video editing Photography or video experience Customer service experience Food production or kitchen experience Access to a car is strongly preferred, but not required Schedule This is a part-time role with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Production days are usually Mondays and Wednesdays, but the schedule can shift depending on business needs. Additional weekday hours may be available. Some workdays will be in the kitchen. Other days may involve content creation, admin work, marketing planning, or off-site tasks. How to Apply Please submit your resume. A portfolio is required. This can include social media pages you have managed, content you created, Canva designs, videos, flyers, photography, website designs or any examples of creative/marketing work. After reviewing our business at KILISHI.US, please also include a short note answering: What are 2–3 ideas you would bring to help us grow the business, improve our content, or increase sales? Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to prepare a short 5–10 minute presentation about what they would bring to the business, what they would improve, and their ideas for helping us grow.