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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    The Administrative Assistant provides reliable, bilingual operational support to the Executive Administrator / Office Manager, Deputy Regional Executive Officer, and Regional Executive Officer of the Northeast Region. This role is the execution backbone of a multi-site, multi-mission nonprofit — handling day-to-day coordination, documentation, communication, and logistics so that leadership can focus on strategy and mission. The ideal candidate is highly organized, bilingual in Traditional Chinese and English, comfortable working across multiple platforms and teams, and aligned with Tzu Chi’s values of compassion, humility, and service. Key Responsibilities 1. Office Administration & Leadership Support Manage day-to-day administrative operations: calendar coordination, correspondence, filing, and digital systems (Google Drive, shared accounts) Maintain organizational directories, officer contact lists, and shared reference materials Coordinate IT setup and maintenance for regional admin email accounts and digital tools Identify and flag branding, publications, or communications issues for leadership review Support production and distribution of organizational materials including org charts, responsibility maps, and publications 2. Human Resources & Workforce Administration Assist with drafting and formatting job descriptions, offer letters, and contractor agreements Manage job postings on hiring platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, university boards); track spend and process reimbursements Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications throughout the hiring process Maintain onboarding and offboarding checklists; manage documentation, file transitions, and access coordination Assist with HR compliance documentation including Workers’ Compensation certificates and governance memos 3. Grant & Program Administration Support Coordinate logistics across program teams — scheduling, supply procurement, reporting, and partner communications Prepare program summary materials and presentations for leadership and external audiences 4. Facilities, IT & Operational Systems Evaluate and compare operational platforms and tools; produce summary analyses for leadership 5. Volunteer, Intern & Community Engagement Support Assist with scheduling and logistics for partner meetings with government agencies, CBOs, and healthcare networks Route partnership opportunities, network updates, and external resources to appropriate staff 6. Bilingual Communications & Organizational Culture Serve as a communications bridge between Mandarin-speaking leadership and English-language partners and programs Coordinate digital communications and marketing initiatives across internal teams Required & Preferred Qualifications Required Qualifications Bilingual proficiency in Traditional Chinese and English — written and verbal; non-negotiable for this role Bachelor’s degree required; degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related field preferred 2+ years of administrative, operations, or program coordination experience in a nonprofit, community, or professional setting Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar) and common productivity tools Strong written communication skills in both languages — able to draft clear, professional correspondence independently Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines Alignment with Tzu Chi’s values of compassion, humility, and service Preferred Qualifications Experience with nonprofit HR processes, grant administration, or program coordination Awareness of AI concepts and tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini); genuine willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies to administrative and program workflows Knowledge of Tzu Chi organizational structure, mission, and volunteer culture Experience working across generational, cultural, and language lines in a community setting Working Conditions & Expectations Primary work location: Flushing, NY — Northeast Region Headquarters May require occasional evening or weekend availability for organizational events, trainings, or programs Works within a values-driven, multilingual organizational culture — patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity are essential Reports directly to the Executive Administrator / Office Manager and Deputy Regional Executive Officer; supports the Regional Executive Officer; works in close coordination with program, finance, HR, and volunteer teams Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Language: Mandarin (Required) Ability to Commute: Flushing, NY 11354 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    14 days ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    General Manager – Singapore Social (Alphabet City / East Village, NYC) Singapore Social is a fast-paced, casual restaurant located in Alphabet City, on the border of the East Village. Our concept brings the flavors and hospitality of Southeast Asia to New York City, with a menu rooted in Singaporean cuisine and influenced by Indonesian and Malaysian traditions. In addition to our food program, we feature an extensive Singaporean coffee selection and a full bar program including cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic offerings. We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, develop our team, and help drive the continued growth of the restaurant. Compensation: • Oversee all daily restaurant operations (front and back of house), • Manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor costs, • Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team, • Maintain strong service standards and ensure an excellent guest experience, • Oversee bar operations, including beverage quality, inventory, and cost control, • Monitor financial performance, including expenses, COGS, and profitability, • Create and maintain a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work culture, • Proven experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader in a high-volume setting, • Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including labor and cost control, • Experience managing bar programs (cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages), • Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development and retention, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Your experience managing restaurant operations, • Your experience with bar programs

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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    The Administrative Assistant provides reliable, bilingual operational support to the Executive Administrator / Office Manager, Deputy Regional Executive Officer, and Regional Executive Officer of the Northeast Region. This role is the execution backbone of a multi-site, multi-mission nonprofit — handling day-to-day coordination, documentation, communication, and logistics so that leadership can focus on strategy and mission. The ideal candidate is highly organized, bilingual in Traditional Chinese and English, comfortable working across multiple platforms and teams, and aligned with Tzu Chi’s values of compassion, humility, and service. Key Responsibilities 1. Office Administration & Leadership Support Manage day-to-day administrative operations: calendar coordination, correspondence, filing, and digital systems (Google Drive, shared accounts) Maintain organizational directories, officer contact lists, and shared reference materials Coordinate IT setup and maintenance for regional admin email accounts and digital tools Identify and flag branding, publications, or communications issues for leadership review Support production and distribution of organizational materials including org charts, responsibility maps, and publications 2. Human Resources & Workforce Administration Assist with drafting and formatting job descriptions, offer letters, and contractor agreements Manage job postings on hiring platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, university boards); track spend and process reimbursements Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications throughout the hiring process Maintain onboarding and offboarding checklists; manage documentation, file transitions, and access coordination Assist with HR compliance documentation including Workers’ Compensation certificates and governance memos 3. Grant & Program Administration Support Coordinate logistics across program teams — scheduling, supply procurement, reporting, and partner communications Prepare program summary materials and presentations for leadership and external audiences 4. Facilities, IT & Operational Systems Evaluate and compare operational platforms and tools; produce summary analyses for leadership 5. Volunteer, Intern & Community Engagement Support Assist with scheduling and logistics for partner meetings with government agencies, CBOs, and healthcare networks Route partnership opportunities, network updates, and external resources to appropriate staff 6. Bilingual Communications & Organizational Culture Serve as a communications bridge between Mandarin-speaking leadership and English-language partners and programs Coordinate digital communications and marketing initiatives across internal teams Required & Preferred Qualifications Required Qualifications Bilingual proficiency in Traditional Chinese and English — written and verbal; non-negotiable for this role Bachelor’s degree required; degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related field preferred 2+ years of administrative, operations, or program coordination experience in a nonprofit, community, or professional setting Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar) and common productivity tools Strong written communication skills in both languages — able to draft clear, professional correspondence independently Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines Alignment with Tzu Chi’s values of compassion, humility, and service Preferred Qualifications Experience with nonprofit HR processes, grant administration, or program coordination Awareness of AI concepts and tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini); genuine willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies to administrative and program workflows Knowledge of Tzu Chi organizational structure, mission, and volunteer culture Experience working across generational, cultural, and language lines in a community setting Working Conditions & Expectations Primary work location: Flushing, NY — Northeast Region Headquarters May require occasional evening or weekend availability for organizational events, trainings, or programs Works within a values-driven, multilingual organizational culture — patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity are essential Reports directly to the Executive Administrator / Office Manager and Deputy Regional Executive Officer; supports the Regional Executive Officer; works in close coordination with program, finance, HR, and volunteer teams Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Language: Mandarin (Required) Ability to Commute: Flushing, NY 11354 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • Junior Software Engineer
    Junior Software Engineer
    15 days ago
    $80000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    About SecureFlow SecureFlow is the AI vendor security questionnaire platform that helps B2B SaaS companies answer SIG, CAIQ, and custom questionnaires in hours instead of weeks. We are an early-stage team building a multi-million dollar ARR business — and we are looking for an early-career engineer to grow with us. This is the job for someone who has built things on their own (school projects, personal projects, internships, bootcamp capstones, open-source contributions) and is ready to write production code that real customers depend on. What you'll do What you'll bring Required: • 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience (internships count; bootcamp graduates encouraged), • Working knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript and at least one modern web framework (React, Vue, Svelte, or similar), • Comfortable using git, GitHub, and command-line tools, • Evidence you can ship something — a portfolio project, open-source contribution, or substantial bootcamp project we can review, • Strong written communication — you can explain what you built and why, • Genuine curiosity and willingness to learn what you don't know Nice to have: • Computer science degree, bootcamp, or self-taught with verifiable output, • Any experience with AI / LLM APIs (even side projects), • Familiarity with Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, or Prisma, • Open-source contributions, • Prior internship at a startup or product company We do not require a CS degree. We do require evidence that you can build software that works, and a clear track record of learning quickly. Our stack Interview process 7. Offer Total target: 14 business days from first contact to offer. Compensation How to apply • Your CV, • A link to one project you built that you're proud of, with a short paragraph (under 150 words) explaining what it does, what you built, and what you'd improve if you had more time We read every application personally and respond within 5 business days. We do not penalise applicants without traditional CS backgrounds — show us what you've built.

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  • Clinical Lead
    Clinical Lead
    1 month ago
    $70000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Program Overview: The Support and Connection Center provides 24/7 short stay, engagement, stabilization, and treatment services for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues referred directly by NYPD as an alternative to the traditional police responses of arrest, summons, or transport to an emergency room. Guests are referred to the Center when their infractions are non-violent and/or low-level offenses such as loitering, trespass, public inebriation, and disorderly conduct. The goal of the Center is to help guests begin to identify and modify the behaviors that result in repeated police contact. An OASAS licensed outpatient clinic, located on site, provides services to guests who are eligible. The maximum length of stay is 5 days. Overall Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Director, the Clinical Team Lead conducts rapid assessments, engages guests in wellness, discharge, and aftercare planning, and facilitates linkages to community-based services and residential settings. The team lead also oversees a team of CASAC's and Peers and is responsible for the delegation of tasks to the team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Clinical Team Lead include but are not limited to the following activities: · Provides direct care to guests through conducting rapid assessments to identify the full range of service needs and safety planning · As the primary counselor for a designated caseload - collaborates with the full on-site team to ensure coordination of care, individual counseling, treatment planning through targeted case management, and discharge planning · Promotes dignity-based care to reduce the negative effects of drug use for individuals at various stages of recovery · Models best practice, person centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented engagement skills for team · Counsel’s guests through individualized and group therapy sessions on issues such as wellness self-management, and community integration skills · Excellent verbal communication skills including an ability to have open and affirming conversations about health, sex and substance use risk. · Identifies and makes referrals for community-based treatment and support services. · Participates and facilitates daily team meetings · Inputs guest information and updates into the facility’s case management software system, ensuring all data is accurate and entered in a timely fashion · Promotes the professional development of supervisees through supervision, professional coaching, and training · Anticipates the needs of the clinical team they lead and executes Qualifications: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LP or master’s level counselor with CASAC (All MSW, MHC, PC candidates must obtain NYS license within 6 months from date of hire) · A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with homeless and criminal justice involved individuals with either a diagnosis of mental illness or a substance use disorder, including experience in emergency or crisis services · Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds · The ability to work well in a highly pressured environment set and meets deadlines and delegate as appropriate · Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to understand and incorporate diverse points of view, styles, and approaches · An ability to lead, collaborate, and interface with guests as well as all levels of staff · Proficiency in case management software, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office Suite · A minimum of excellent oral, writing, and listening skills All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being full

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