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We are searching for an engaging, courteous barista who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and education. The barista will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation. To succeed as a barista, you should be committed to providing customers with excellent service. You should be positive, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. Barista Responsibilities: Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments. Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers. Packaging food and beverages for sale. Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about brewing methods. Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality. Updating signage and displays to attract customers. Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter. Working as part of a fun, high-energy team. Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls. Barista Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred. Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation. Exceptional listening and communication skills. Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods. Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. A polite, engaging personality. Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Teacher Assistant Schedule: 20-25hours per week - IN Person - STATEN ISLAND, NY Job Type: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly Pay Rate: $16 to $20 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances) ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and Teacher in Charge the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for the organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Teacher Assistant will be providing educational and engaging activities in safe environment for all of our participants within our after school childcare program. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): · Manage groups of participants · Lead and/or assist in the implementation of curriculum plans · Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth · Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth · Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors · Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors · Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants · Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies · Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health, DYCD and UAU · Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS: · High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), required · Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred · 1+ year experience working with children, preferred · Must have a valid drivers license. · Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective · Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures and age ranges · Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD and UAU · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Strong problem solving and mathematical skills · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed · Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes · Works well independently with minimal supervision, in addition to working in a professional atmosphere alongside youth between the ages of 5 and 11. · Detail-oriented and thorough. · Ability to interact with staff, families and participates while remaining professional, polite, and courteous. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. · Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. · Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions). · Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder. · Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time. · May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day. · The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. · The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer).

Join Our NYC-Wide Canvassing Operation! Final Call for Experienced Canvassers and Petition Organizers We’re assembling a skilled team for a high-impact, city-wide canvassing effort. This is your chance to make a difference and get paid for your expertise. Meet-up Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 10:00 AM Sharp (Arrive on time and ready to hit the ground running!) Location: 330 W. 38th Street, Suite 808, New York, NY Position: Canvasser, Petition Organizer Pay: $20/hour - 4-6 hours/day Start Date: Saturday, October 19 We’re looking for: - Seasoned professionals with experience in canvassing, community outreach, or petition coordination - Individuals comfortable working door-to-door, gathering signatures, and collecting survey data - Proficient users of the MiniVan app or similar canvassing tools - Reliable, efficient team players who can manage fieldwork and data collection in targeted NYC areas Requirements: • Must be 18 or older • Eligible to work in the U.S. • Prior canvassing or campaign work preferred This is a great opportunity for political campaign veterans, community organizers, or anyone looking to earn extra income while making a meaningful impact. Space is limited, so act fast!

We are searching for an engaging, courteous barista who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and education. The barista will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation. To succeed as a barista, you should be committed to providing customers with excellent service. You should be positive, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. Barista Responsibilities: Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments. Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers. Packaging food and beverages for sale. Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about brewing methods. Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality. Updating signage and displays to attract customers. Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter. Working as part of a fun, high-energy team. Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls. Barista Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred. Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation. Exceptional listening and communication skills. Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods. Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. A polite, engaging personality. Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment. ***Should be fluent in English***

About Us: Legion is an award winning, history-making outreach consultancy specializing in non-traditional boots on the ground and phone outreach. From sales outsourcing to public pressure campaigns, we deploy canvassers and callers to identify, interact, and influence. Legion’s team hails major victories from COVID-19 frontline outreach, rolling out the nation’s largest curbside composting program, and deep canvassing in political swing districts. From phonebanking, surveying, persuasion, door-to-door canvassing, street canvassing, petitioning, flyering, tabling, we do it all. Rapidly scaling up and down, Legion’s hiring pipeline has been automated to a point of ruthless efficiency, while maintaining human oversight. But all that success and optimization is gravy. Legion’s truly unique advantage is our combined might: marrying military discipline, Fortune 500 Tactics, and political savvy. We create and maintain agile and disciplined operatives at every level who can work a political campaign one month, then a real estate persuasion or corporate sales project the next. That’s why unions, politicians, government agencies, developers, hotels, and even movie theaters all trust Legion. Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and driven political canvasser to join our teams in the field. As a Legionnaire, you will play a pivotal role in engaging with the community through door-to-door and street canvassing efforts. Your primary responsibilities will include representing Legion and our clients with a focus on professionalism, adherence to best practices, and achieving outreach goals. Key Responsibilities: Community Engagement: Conduct door-to-door and street canvassing activities to represent Legionnaire and its clients effectively. Your interactions should align with our organizational values and practices. Timeliness and Professionalism: Ensure timely arrival and execution of canvassing activities, maintaining an orderly approach in all interactions. Performance Standards: Meet and exceed quotas and performance standards, demonstrating a commitment to achieving outreach goals. Script Mastery: Memorize and utilize talking points and scripts to guide conversations, while being adaptable to engage in meaningful and genuine dialogues. Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Consistently strive for success and professionalism in all field activities, fostering authentic connections with community members. Qualifications: Previous experience in canvassing, sales, or customer service is preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt and engage in varied conversational styles. Strong work ethic, with a demonstrated commitment to achieving set targets and maintaining high professional standards. Ability to memorize and effectively use talking points and scripts while being adaptable in conversations. Reliable transportation and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Benefits: Opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team. Gain valuable experience in political advocacy and community engagement. Legion is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Title: Traveling Petitioner (Age 25+ with Valid Driver’s License) Location: Various Locations (Travel Required) Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary: Competitive pay based on experience, with travel reimbursements. --- Job Description: Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are looking for motivated individuals 25 years of age or older to join our team as Traveling Petitioners. In this role, you will travel to different locations to collect signatures and engage with the public on key issues. Key Responsibilities: - Travel to various locations to collect signatures for petitions. - Engage the public in meaningful conversations about important social, political, or environmental issues. - Ensure all signatures are valid and meet the requirements of the petition. - Maintain accurate records and reports of petition activities. - Follow company protocols for interacting with the public and gathering signatures. Qualifications: - Must be 25 years of age or older. - Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. - Comfortable traveling to different areas (travel expenses covered). - Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse populations. - Ability to work independently and meet signature goals. - Previous experience in petitioning or canvassing is a plus, but not required. - Must be reliable, organized, and goal-oriented. Perks: - Flexible hours (full-time and part-time opportunities available). - Travel reimbursements and a daily stipend. - Training provided, no prior petitioning experience necessary. - Opportunity to work on meaningful causes and make a tangible impact.