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  • Personal Assistant (PA)
    Personal Assistant (PA)
    1 day ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Carlstadt

    Personal Assistant provides high-level, personalized support to a busy executive, ensuring day-to-day life and business activities run smoothly and efficiently. This role blends administrative excellence with lifestyle management, acting as a trusted gatekeeper, planner, and project coordinator for both professional and personal matters. Core Personal Support • Develops a strong understanding of the executive’s preferences, priorities, schedule, and communication style to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems., • Manages calendars, appointments, travel, and daily logistics, adjusting plans quickly as priorities change., • Handles personal scheduling, errands, reservations, and household-related tasks, ensuring the executive’s time is focused on high-value activities. Administrative & Communication Duties • Monitors and organizes the executive’s inbox, identifies urgent items, and drafts professional and personal correspondence for review., • Prepares and edits documents, reports, and presentations as needed, maintaining impeccable attention to detail and accuracy., • Coordinates meetings (virtual and in-person), including logistics, materials, and follow-up on action items until completion. Lifestyle, Travel, and Household Coordination • Arranges complex domestic and occasional international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries that reflect the executive’s preferences., • Coordinates with household and personal service providers (e.g., maintenance, cleaners, trainers) to ensure smooth operations and a well-managed home environment., • Supports personal projects, events, and special occasions, from planning through execution, with a discreet and personable approach. Skills, Experience, and Qualities • 2-5 years of experience supporting an executive, business owner, or high-net-worth individual in a personal and/or executive assistant capacity., • Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and a “person first” mentality focused on service, trust, and reliability.

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  • Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    1 day ago
    $75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: The Program Director oversees all facets of program operations for Hawthorne Supervised Apartment Program, the Supported Living Program and the NJCDC Day Program. The Assistant Director also provides administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations. Responsibilities: · Ensures overall performance of programs meeting identified outcomes, including expectation of a program culture that is inspiring, nurturing, and supportive · Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates program staff. · Establishes the staff schedule. Reviews and approves staff time sheets, vacation and holiday requests. · Coordinates the referral and admissions process · Coordinates the planning for new residents to move into the residence, including reading records and completing evaluations to determine appropriateness of potential program residents, as well as ensuring that all admission records are in place prior to the move-in date. · Initiates and coordinates the ongoing Individual Habilitation Plan for each resident and ensures that all staff is active participants in the required components of this process. · Monitors the DTR progress for each resident. Tracks progress related to residents’ IHP goals and objectives. · Ensures the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and continuous quality improvement (CQI) guidelines. · Reviews the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at least once every 72 hours to identify any errors, problems, trends, or issues which require intervention. · Provides administrative & programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations · Works with Director of Residential Operations to ensure that program staff is thoroughly familiar with State licensing standards and policies and procedures of NJCDC’s residential programs. · Assists Director of Residential Operations in new program development, including attending planning meetings. · Cooperates with the Department of Children and Families, Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services and the Office of Licensing during all investigations. Prospective applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human services field preferred and three years experience in residential setting; demonstrated experience working with developmentally disabled; excellent organizational skills; self-starter; ability to work independently; ability to multi-task; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and a valid, clean New Jersey driver’s license.

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  • Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant
    Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant
    24 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Full-time
    New Milford

    Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to provide support across financial, operational, and administrative functions. This role includes managing basic accounting and payroll tasks using QuickBooks, maintaining organized records and documentation, supporting employee onboarding, coordinating with vendors and service providers, and assisting with compliance and general business operations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple tasks to help keep daily operations running smoothly. Job Description • Provide administrative, operational, and financial support for day-to-day business activities, • Assist with basic accounting, payment processing, payroll support, and recordkeeping, including using QuickBooks, • Maintain organized digital files, documentation, and internal records, • Support onboarding and coordination for employees and contractors, • Track renewals, subscriptions, and routine business requirements, • Assist with compliance-related tasks and general business operations, • Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and external contacts, • Support internal communications and special projects as needed Requirments • Proven experience in administrative, operations, or bookkeeping support, • Familiarity with QuickBooks, • Basic understanding of payroll, invoicing, and financial recordkeeping, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Comfortable coordinating with vendors, employees, and external partners, • Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), • Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information responsibly, • Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team Work Location: In person

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  • Product Engineer
    Product Engineer
    1 month ago
    $50000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Wayne

    Product Engineer Location: Wayne, NJ Department: Engineering / Solutions Architecture Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic Product Engineer with strong experience in Ubuntu-based embedded systems, device deployment, and customer-facing technical support. You will manage embedded Linux edge devices, assist sales with demos, support clients with solution design guidance, and help operate cloud-hosted components of our platform. This role is for a curious, do-it-all builder with a hardware engineer’s heart - always learning, solving, and making things work. Key Responsibilities Embedded Systems Deployment & Management • Build, configure, and maintain Ubuntu-based embedded systems (Jetson, ARM SBCs, x86 industrial PCs)., • Create and manage system images, OTA updates, provisioning pipelines, and device monitoring., • Troubleshoot kernel-level, networking, hardware I/O (USB, serial, MIPI, PoE), and performance issues., • Implement secure configurations including SSH hardening, firewall rules, VPN tunnels, certificates, and logging., • Maintain accurate deployment documentation and revision control. Cloud & IT Systems Operations • Assist with deployment, configuration, and monitoring of cloud-based services, containers, and microservices., • Work with engineering teams to validate releases in staging and production environments., • Manage system logs, diagnostics, remote access, uptime monitoring, and alerts for field devices and cloud components., • Support IT-related tasks such as networking, identity management, VPN configuration, and secure endpoint management. Solution Architecture Support & Pre-Sales Activities • Participate in sales calls and demos, configuring environments and presenting system capabilities., • Prepare and support demo units, pilot systems, and on-site proof-of-concept installations., • Communicate clearly with customers to gather requirements and recommend deployment best practices., • Act as a technical liaison between sales, engineering, and customers—especially during onboarding and early adoption. Customer & Partner Interaction • Assist clients with designing new solutions, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting., • Provide training, documentation, and technical support during evaluations and early deployment phases., • Capture customer feedback and communicate product gaps, bugs, and feature requests to internal teams. Internal Collaboration • Work with engineering to test new releases on embedded devices and cloud services., • Maintain internal lab equipment, demo systems, and build infrastructure for engineering and sales. Required Skills & Experience • 2–8+ years working with Linux/Ubuntu, ideally on embedded or edge systems., • Strong understanding of systemd, networking, containers, and Linux internals., • Experience with embedded hardware (Jetson, ARM boards, industrial PCs)., • Comfort with cameras, sensors, network interfaces, and low-level debugging tools., • Ability to write shell scripts; Python proficiency preferred., • Experience supporting or managing cloud deployments., • Solid grounding in IT fundamentals (networking, security, VPNs, DNS, certificates)., • Highly comfortable using AI tools for general work, coding assistance, automation, documentation, and problem-solving. Preferred Experience • Experience with video analytics, access control, ALPR, or other hardware-integrated AI solutions., • Familiarity with Tailscale (or similar), VLANs, and secure remote access., • Exposure to DevOps practices or infrastructure as code., • Prior pre-sales engineering or customer success engineering experience., • Ability to prepare technical documentation and clear customer-facing materials. What We Offer • A mix of hands-on engineering and customer-facing technical work., • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded and cloud technologies., • Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Vision insurance, • Paid time off Experience: • Systems engineering: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Wayne, NJ 07470 (Required), • Occasional travel may be required.

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  • Support Engineer
    Support Engineer
    1 month ago
    $70000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Hackensack

    Support Engineers work on all level reactive tickets. The Support Engineers possess a broad range of both technical and business skills, as well as the ability to find common trends to bring up to management for possible automation. Our Support Engineers work closely with our clients and other internal resources to provide best in class IT services, therefore excellent oral and written communication skills are required. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and maintain knowledge of client networks, • Work directly with clients to provide reactive technical support, • Support Desk Scheduling, • Identify trends and underlying technology issues impacting tickets per endpoint (TPE), • Collaborate with team to assess process improvement opportunities, assess tools, etc. to improve Support operations, • Keep manager informed of issues that may impact the organization, • Ensure best practice methods are in use wherever possible and assist in the growth of services practice, be they incidental, contractual, or managed service provisioning., • Implement DATA "Company Way", • Implements & helps define best practices, • Handle every ticket with a business first mindset, • Own every ticket to completion even when escalating in necessary, • Proven ability to set and manage client expectations, • Exceptional customer service and communication skills QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • Communication, Oral - Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings., • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively., • Problem Solving - Identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems in early stages; works well in group solving situations., • Business Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values., • Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem., • Able to normalize the tech jargon when communicating with clients in a professional way, • Skills And Experience:, • 5 plus years of experience in network / IT systems and troubleshooting steps, • Experience with helpdesk/desktop support, • Experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, • Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory Management, Group Policy, Etc., • A general understanding of TCPIP, DNS, DHCP, and RADIUS, • Hands on experience with virus, spyware, and malware removal, • Network troubleshooting skills, • Experience installing and supporting Microsoft Office Suite, • Experience in Firewall, Spam Filtering, AV and other security tool management

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  • Catering Coordinator
    Catering Coordinator
    2 months ago
    $16–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Lincoln Park

    We are living our Purpose – To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose shapes everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals. Job Title: Catering Coordinator Department: Catering/Demonstration Supervised by: Assistant Store Managers, Store Manager Job Summary: The Catering Coordinator is a Non-Affiliated Associate who is a main point of contact for receiving and recording all catering orders that are placed in person, on the phone or online. The Catering Coordinator must consistently be personable and a role model for hospitality in the store – with Associates and clients, as well as provide attentive, friendly and knowledgeable service. Minimum Required Qualifications: The minimum required qualifications of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships., • Ability to use the telephone for over-the-phone orders., • Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language., • Ability to perform basic math skills., • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift, • Ability to work in varying temperatures., • Ability to use the computer for online orders., • Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 60 lbs., • Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences., • Have strong hospitality skills with a commitment to the delivery of excellent client services., • Resourceful, self-starter, strong interpersonal skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient with Microsoft Office., • Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way., • Ability to work cooperatively with others., • Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies. Essential Job Functions: Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Manage the flow of catering orders – from the Customer and production side of the business., • Maintain communication with Department Managers regarding orders/changes or any issues in a timely manner., • Coordinate, schedule and communicate all pick-ups and deliveries to the Client, Department Managers, Customer Service, etc., • Have product knowledge, (i.e. servings, amounts, cost, and complimentary items to suggest)., • Conduct in-store demonstrations providing samples to customers., • Utilize Wakefern’s Order Ready On-Line catering tool to maximize data tracking., • Utilize social media, and local events to continue to grow the ShopRite Kitchen catering brand., • Develop and maintain Customer relationship processes, such as phone calls and hand written notes following an event to ensure satisfaction, reminder notes related to annual events such as birthdays, etc., • Utilize Wakefern resources as necessary, taking part in all training opportunities – online or in-person., • Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate equipment and merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and occasionally weights up to 60 lbs., • Maintain signage on all items to alert Customers to product choices and ingredients., • Perform all duties in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Catering operation (i.e. wearing approved hat or hair net, gloves, etc.)., • Be knowledgeable in the Company’s HAZCOM program and perform all duties in accordance with manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products., • Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements., • Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food., • Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations., • Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance., • Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store., • Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers., • Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Catering Operations., • Provide Customers with superior service., • Complete all applicable department training programs., • Perform all duties in accordance with ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency)., • Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment., • Observe safe methods of performing all duties., • Work overtime as assigned., • Work cooperatively with others., • Stand in department for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day., • Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines., • Perform other duties as assigned.

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  • Senior Commercial HVAC Technician
    Senior Commercial HVAC Technician
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    East Rutherford

    Senior Commercial HVAC Technician Aeromark Mechanical Inc Job Description Position Summary Aeromark Mechanical Inc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial HVAC Technician to lead service, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This senior-level role requires technical expertise, strong diagnostic skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to commercial clients. Key Responsibilities Service, Repair & Maintenance • Inspect, diagnose, and repair complex commercial HVAC systems including RTUs, chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV systems, heat pumps, and ventilation equipment., • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and identify potential issues before failure., • Lead or assist in the installation of commercial HVAC equipment and related components., • Ensure all installation work follows manufacturer specifications, building codes, and company standards., • Support and mentor junior HVAC technicians, providing guidance and on-site training., • Assist with advanced technical challenges and serve as a subject-matter expert for the team., • Interact professionally with clients, providing clear explanations of findings and solutions., • Prepare detailed service reports, work orders, and documentation., • Follow all OSHA, EPA, and company safety protocols., • Handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA regulations (EPA Section 608 certification required)., • Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are operated safely and maintained properly. Qualifications • Minimum 5–7 years of commercial HVAC experience (senior/lead level preferred)., • Strong background in troubleshooting chillers, boilers, RTUs, VRF systems, and commercial controls., • Valid HVAC certification/license as required by state or local regulation., • EPA 608 Universal Certification required., • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record., • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. Skills & Attributes • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills., • Ability to lead others and work independently with minimal supervision., • Excellent communication, customer service, and documentation skills., • Proficiency with HVAC tools, meters, gauges, and control systems., • Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. Physical Requirements • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical tasks., • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and on rooftops., • Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and work for extended periods.

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