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Art Instructor – Saturdays Schedule: Saturdays, approximately 5 hours per week Position Type: Contractor Location: Bayside NY Pay: $50-55 Position Overview We are seeking a patient, creative, and dependable Art Instructor to provide individualized art instruction and support to a person with a developmental disability. The ideal candidate will have a background in studio art, fine arts, art education, or a related field, along with experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys using art as a way to encourage creativity, self-expression, skill development, independence, and meaningful community participation. Responsibilities The Art Instructor will: • Plan and provide engaging, individualized art activities based on the person's interests, abilities, and goals., • Teach and support a variety of art techniques, which may include drawing, painting, mixed media, crafts, sculpture, or other studio-art activities., • Break down art projects into clear, manageable steps and adapt instruction to the individual's learning style and abilities., • Encourage creativity, choice-making, independence, confidence, and self-expression., • Provide appropriate support while allowing the individual to complete as much of the work independently as possible., • Help organize and maintain art materials and supplies., • Assist the individual in exploring art-related opportunities in the community when appropriate, such as art classes, museums, exhibitions, workshops, or community art programs., • Maintain a safe, respectful, patient, and positive learning environment., • Communicate with the individual/family regarding activities, progress, interests, and future projects., • Follow the individual's established goals and support plan as applicable. Qualifications Preferred qualifications: • Background or education in Studio Art, Fine Arts, Art Education, Art Therapy, or a related field., • Strong skills in one or more areas of visual art., • Previous experience teaching or providing art instruction., • Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities is strongly preferred., • Ability to modify teaching methods based on an individual's learning style and support needs., • Patient, compassionate, reliable, and encouraging., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Comfortable providing one-to-one individualized support., • Dependable and able to commit consistently to the Saturday schedule. Schedule This is a Saturday position for approximately 5 hours per week. We are looking for someone interested in developing a consistent and positive working relationship rather than providing occasional art lessons. Ideal Candidate We would especially like to hear from artists, art teachers, studio art graduates/students, teaching artists, special education professionals with an art background, or others who combine strong artistic skills with experience supporting people with disabilities. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing: • Your art/studio background, • Your experience teaching art, • Your experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, • Your Saturday availability, • Any examples or portfolio of your artwork, if available We look forward to hearing from creative and compassionate candidates who are passionate about helping individuals express themselves and develop their artistic abilities.

Funzy is a safe, relaxing, design-forward family entertainment space built around play-to-learn experiences. As the company prepares for expansion, this role will lead the development of its in-house marketing function and drive brand growth across stores and digital channels. This is a strategic, hands-on position reporting directly to the CEO and Founder. You will initially operate as an individual contributor while building the internal marketing team over time. You will connect company leadership, store operations, agencies, vendors, and local partners to deliver effective campaigns that increase store traffic, birthday party bookings, and membership growth. Key responsibilities • Develop and execute the annual and quarterly marketing strategy, calendars, budgets, workflows, and KPIs., • Build and lead the in-house marketing team as the function grows., • Manage relationships with agencies, vendors, PR partners, and print suppliers., • Own Funzy’s official social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Xiaohongshu/RED, Facebook, and YouTube., • Produce engaging photo, graphic, and short-form video content for digital campaigns., • Travel periodically to corporate-owned, franchised, and licensed stores to capture content and support local marketing activities., • Plan brand campaigns, seasonal activations, influencer partnerships, and local community events., • Create marketing toolkits, brand guidelines, promotional playbooks, and localized campaign templates for stores., • Support new store launches, account development, pre-sales campaigns, and local marketing execution., • Oversee local SEO, email and SMS marketing through Klaviyo, and paid advertising across Meta, Google, Xiaohongshu/RED, and TikTok., • Optimize the Funzy website, customer journeys, user experience, and conversion funnels., • Develop customer acquisition, retention, loyalty, and re-engagement strategies for the membership program., • Track metrics including customer acquisition cost, foot traffic, party bookings, return on ad spend, customer lifetime value, churn, and membership renewals., • Present regular performance dashboards and recommendations to executive leadership. Qualifications • 4–6 or more years of progressive marketing experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership or team-management role., • Strong retail marketing experience; experience in family entertainment, children’s services, or youth and parenting industries is preferred., • Fluent written and spoken English and Chinese., • Willingness to travel periodically to store locations., • Demonstrated experience working with creators, family and lifestyle influencers, and local KOLs/KOCs., • Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and strategic execution skills., • A product-management mindset and strong visual and design sensibility., • Hands-on proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, Klaviyo, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, and CMS platforms., • Familiarity with advertising policies, content guidelines, restricted terms, and brand-safety requirements across major platforms., • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. What we offer • Annual salary of $50,000–$60,000., • Competitive performance-based leadership bonuses., • Free Funzy passes and family-member discounts., • Employee discount, flexible schedule, and paid time off., • A high-visibility opportunity to influence brand growth and build a marketing team. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Position Overview Bella Luxe Living is seeking an outgoing and results-driven Business Development Representative to develop and grow our dealer and trade partner network. The primary responsibility of this position is to identify, contact, and build relationships with potential dealers, interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, developers, and other industry professionals. This is a field-based business development role. The ideal candidate should be comfortable visiting potential clients, introducing our company and products, following up with prospects, and converting new relationships into long-term business partnerships. Key Responsibilities • Identify and develop new dealers, distributors, interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, developers, and other trade partners., • Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, emails, social media, networking, showroom visits, and in-person meetings., • Visit potential dealer locations, design firms, architectural firms, construction companies, and project sites throughout the assigned territory., • Introduce Bella Luxe Living’s products, services, dealer programs, pricing structure, samples, catalogs, and showroom resources., • Schedule and conduct presentations, showroom tours, product demonstrations, and business development meetings., • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with dealers and trade partners., • Follow up with prospective clients and move opportunities through the sales pipeline., • Assist dealers and trade partners with product selection, pricing, samples, quotations, and order coordination., • Maintain accurate records of all leads, contacts, meetings, follow-ups, and sales opportunities in the company CRM system., • Use the company-provided email address and communication tools for all business-related communications., • Coordinate with the showroom, design, purchasing, logistics, and management teams to support client needs., • Attend industry networking events, trade shows, association meetings, and local business events when required., • Monitor local market activity and provide feedback regarding competitor pricing, product trends, and customer demand., • Meet agreed-upon outreach, appointment, dealer onboarding, and sales performance goals. Qualifications • Previous experience in business development, outside sales, dealer development, account management, or territory sales is preferred., • Experience in cabinetry, flooring, furniture, tile, stone, doors, building materials, interior design, construction, or home improvement is strongly preferred., • Existing relationships with interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, developers, or building material dealers are a plus., • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills., • Comfortable conducting cold outreach and visiting potential clients in person., • Self-motivated, organized, professional, and able to work independently., • Ability to manage multiple prospects and follow-up activities., • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM systems., • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation., • Ability to travel locally throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and surrounding areas as needed., • English fluency is required. Mandarin Chinese or another language is a plus. Performance Expectations The employee will be expected to: • Complete consistent weekly outreach to qualified dealer and trade prospects., • Schedule in-person or virtual meetings with potential partners., • Develop new dealer and trade accounts., • Maintain accurate and timely CRM records., • Follow up with all assigned prospects and active accounts., • Contribute to monthly and quarterly sales and business development goals. Specific performance targets may include the number of outreach contacts, qualified meetings, showroom visits, quotations, new dealer accounts, and closed sales. Compensation Compensation may include: • Base salary or daily compensation;, • Sales commission;, • Performance-based bonuses;, • Approved business travel reimbursement. Final compensation will depend on experience, existing industry relationships, and employment structure.

Our Manhasset office is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive professional to serve as a key member of our operations team. This position is best described as the "utility player" of the office—someone who can successfully balance transaction coordination, MLS administration, marketing, compliance oversight, technology support, training coordination, recruiting support, office operations, and agent services in a fast-paced luxury real estate environment. You will work directly alongside our Managing Director and a team of experienced, high-performing real estate professionals. This is a fully in-person role that serves as a critical resource for agents, management, and corporate operations. Position Overview The Transaction Coordinator is responsible for managing the administrative lifecycle of real estate transactions while simultaneously serving as a primary operational support resource for the office. This is not a traditional transaction coordinator position. In addition to transaction management, the successful candidate will be responsible for MLS administration, marketing production, social media coordination, compliance review, recruiting support, agent website maintenance, CRM management, training coordination, technology troubleshooting, and implementation of company-wide initiatives. This role requires someone who can successfully balance: • Transaction management, • MLS administration, • Compliance oversight, • Marketing coordination, • Social media management, • Recruiting support, • Office administration, • Technology support, • Agent training and education, • CRM and website management, • Corporate reporting and brokerage initiatives The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with creativity, professionalism, technical aptitude, and a commitment to accuracy. This position plays a vital role in ensuring transactions remain compliant, listings are properly maintained, agents receive the operational support they need, and the office continues operating efficiently. Why Join Our Team? You will become an important part of a close-knit office environment where agents and staff genuinely support one another's success. You'll work alongside respected industry professionals while building a stable, long-term administrative career within a luxury real estate brokerage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, solving problems, staying organized, and serving as a key contributor to the success of a high-performing office. Core Responsibilities Transaction Lifecycle Management Manage the administrative flow of transactions from contract to closing, including: • Managing transaction documentation and compliance, • Maintaining accurate files and records, • Monitoring critical deadlines, • Coordinating communication between:, • Buyers, • Sellers, • Attorneys, • Lenders, • Agents, • Supporting agents through listing-to-closing workflows, • Managing brokerage compliance requirements, • Organizing transaction files and supporting materials, • Ensuring adherence to brokerage, MLS, and New York State regulations, • Assisting with contract processing, transaction tracking, and closing preparation MLS Administration & Listing Management Serve as the primary MLS administrator for agents throughout the listing lifecycle. Responsibilities include: • Creating and managing MLS listings from inception through closing, • Researching, gathering, and entering listing information, • Preparing MLS-ready property descriptions, • Writing and editing public remarks and broker remarks, • Entering and verifying:, • Property details, • Property classifications, • Room descriptions, • Tax information, • School district information, • Property records, • Building dimensions, • Parcel information, • Section / Block / Lot information, • Directions and location details, • Uploading required listing documents and disclosures, • Coordinating required signatures through Authentisign and related systems, • Managing listing compliance requirements, • Resolving MLS compliance issues, • Processing:, • New listings, • Coming Soon listings, • Price changes, • Open houses, • Broker opens, • Under Contract updates, • Closed listings, • Other status changes, • Serving as a primary MLS resource for agents and management, • Ensuring listing accuracy and completeness throughout the lifecycle of each listing Listing Marketing & Property Promotion Coordinate listing launches and ongoing property marketing initiatives by: • Creating marketing materials for:, • New listings, • Open houses, • Broker opens, • Price improvements, • Under-contract properties, • Sold properties, • Company announcements, • Writing property descriptions for:, • MLS, • Company websites, • Email campaigns, • Print marketing, • Social media, • Creating luxury real estate advertising copy highlighting:, • Property features, • Lifestyle benefits, • Community amenities, • Developing headlines, captions, hashtags, and promotional content, • Designing postcards, notecards, digital flyers, and marketing pieces, • Coordinating broker-to-broker listing email campaigns, • Building targeted email and mailing lists for listing promotion, • Maintaining Laffey Real Estate branding standards across all marketing materials Social Media Management Manage and coordinate social media initiatives for listings, agents, recruiting, and brokerage operations. Responsibilities include: • Creating daily social media content, • Managing marketing calendars for agents and office initiatives, • Designing:, • Instagram posts, • Stories, • Reels, • Digital advertisements, • Recruiting campaigns, • Agent recognition content, • Creating content that increases:, • Property exposure, • Agent visibility, • Recruiting efforts, • Brand awareness, • Developing marketing copy, captions, and hashtags, • Monitoring branding consistency across all platforms, • Assisting agents with social media strategies and content implementation NYS Real Estate Advertising Compliance Maintain strict compliance with New York State Department of State advertising regulations, MLS requirements, Fair Housing standards, and brokerage policies. Responsibilities include: • Reviewing and approving marketing materials for compliance, • Confirming proper brokerage identification, • Confirming proper use of licensed agent names and titles, • Verifying required disclosures, • Monitoring buyer-side advertising compliance, • Ensuring listing broker disclosure compliance, • Maintaining Fair Housing compliance, • Reviewing MLS remarks and marketing language, • Identifying and correcting non-compliant advertising, • Providing guidance and education regarding advertising regulations Real Estate Research Perform detailed property and market research to support listings, marketing, and agent services. Research may include: • Property history, • Public records, • Tax information, • School district information, • Neighborhood information, • Comparable properties, • Market statistics, • Community highlights, • Property ownership records, • Parcel information Agent Support & Brokerage Operations Provide direct operational, marketing, administrative, and technology support to agents and office leadership. Responsibilities include: • Responding to agent support requests, • Creating and updating agent marketing materials, • Preparing promotional and branding materials, • Maintaining brand consistency, • Designing:, • Postcards, • Notecards, • Flyers, • Email campaigns, • Presentation materials, • Creating targeted marketing lists and distribution lists, • Assisting agents with CRM maintenance, • Uploading and organizing contact databases, • Providing day-to-day operational support, • Assisting agents with:, • CRM systems, • Marketing platforms, • Social media tools, • Video tools, • Presentation platforms Agent Website & CRM Management Maintain company-provided agent websites and CRM systems. Responsibilities include: • Updating agent websites within the Delta Media platform, • Maintaining website content and listing information, • Uploading agent sales history and profile information, • Researching and manually adding historical transactions when company systems do not automatically populate prior sales, • Assisting with CRM setup and maintenance, • Uploading and organizing contacts, • Managing database quality and organization, • Supporting agent marketing campaigns through CRM systems Recruiting & Retention Support Support brokerage recruiting and retention efforts through marketing, event preparation, and administrative coordination. Responsibilities include: • Designing and updating recruiting flyers, • Creating recruiting-related marketing materials, • Producing recruiting social media content, • Maintaining recruiting packets and materials, • Preparing recruiting meeting folders, • Maintaining recruiting presentation materials, • Updating class schedules and educational information, • Supporting brokerage initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining agents Training Coordination & Educational Support Coordinate and support agent education and office training initiatives. Responsibilities include: • Hosting and coordinating in-office training sessions, typically held twice per month, • Preparing training materials and handouts, • Creating:, • Marketing guides, • Compliance checklists, • MLS instructions, • Social media guides, • Technology tutorials, • Buyer representation materials, • Seller preparation materials, • Rental process guides, • Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 materials, • Maintaining training attendance records, • Organizing educational resources, • Assisting with company-sponsored educational initiatives, • Participating in monthly company-wide meetings and corporate initiatives Materials should be: • Professional, • Easy to understand, • Printable, • Presentation-ready Office Marketing & Brand Management Support the overall image and branding of both the Manhasset office and Laffey Real Estate. Responsibilities include: • Maintaining office marketing displays, • Designing and updating office posters and promotional displays, • Updating window displays to reflect:, • Active listings, • Under contract properties, • Sold properties, • Price changes, • Open houses, • Promoting office events and company initiatives, • Creating agent recognition campaigns, • Supporting company branding efforts, • Producing content that highlights:, • Company culture, • Agent accomplishments, • Brokerage advantages, • Luxury services, • Maintaining a professional and luxury-oriented office presentation Office Technology & Daily Operations Serve as the office's primary resource for day-to-day operational and technical support. Responsibilities include: • Email setup and troubleshooting, • Printer support, • Office equipment troubleshooting, • Basic technology support, • Administrative support initiatives, • Assisting agents with company software and platforms, • Supporting daily office operations, • Helping colleagues resolve operational and technical issues that impact productivity Corporate Liaison & Compliance Support Act as a liaison between the Manhasset office and corporate operations. Responsibilities include: • Implementing brokerage-wide initiatives, • Supporting evolving company policies and procedures, • Completing required reporting requirements, • Managing corporate administrative projects, • Participating in company-wide meetings and initiatives, • Ensuring local adherence to company standards Required Qualifications Must Have • Exceptional written communication skills, • Strong attention to detail, • Outstanding organizational skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, • Professional phone and email communication skills, • Strong proofreading abilities, • Ability to work independently, • Strong discretion and professionalism, • Interest in residential real estate, • Ability to learn new technology platforms quickly, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and frequent interruptions Preferred • Previous real estate brokerage experience, • Real estate transaction coordination experience, • Experience with OneKey MLS Matrix, • Marketing and social media experience, • Knowledge of Long Island real estate markets, • Experience with CRM systems, • Experience with Delta Media websites, • Familiarity with New York State real estate advertising regulations Technology Skills Preferred experience with: • OneKey MLS Matrix, • Canva, • Delta Media platforms, • CRM systems, • Instagram/Facebook/Meta Business Tools, • Email marketing platforms, • Digital marketing systems, • Microsoft Office Suite, • Real estate research tools, • Authentisign or electronic signature platforms The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology is essential. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is: • Creative yet highly detail-oriented, • Equally comfortable with paperwork, compliance, technology, and marketing, • Able to manage multiple agents and competing deadlines, • Organized enough to balance numerous ongoing projects simultaneously, • Comfortable supporting both local office needs and corporate requirements, • Professional, dependable, resourceful, and a proactive problem-solver, • Able to shift quickly between transaction management, marketing, technology support, compliance review, training coordination, and office operations, • Committed to a long-term administrative career This position is best suited for someone who enjoys wearing many hats and serving as a central resource for a busy office. Compensation & Schedule • Hourly Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour, • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, • Location: In-person, Manhasset, NY